dissolution

noun

the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)

the termination of a meeting

dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

the process of going into solution

separation into component parts

Roots

disdis- · Latin · apart, not solvo-solu · Latin · loosen, dissolve

Synonyms for dissolution

disintegrationn dissolvingn breakupn adjournmentn disbandmentn dissipationn separationn disunionn divorcen divorcementn

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Where does dissolution come from?

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