dissolution

Definition

The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.

Etymology

From Middle English dissolucioun, from Old French dissolucion, from Latin dissolūtiō (“a dissolving, destroying, breaking up, dissolution”).

Example Sentences

• "The whole fabric dries up, or becomes putrid; and, in both cases, sooner or later, tends to a dissolution."
• "On August 16, 2014, a 24-year-old male programmer posted a more than 9,000-word tirade about the dissolution of his relationship with video game developer Zoë Quinn."
• "He led a life of dissolution, drinking and gambling almost daily."