dismantlement

/dɪsˈmæntəlmənt/
noun
  1. The act or process of taking something apart or breaking it down.
    • The dismantlement of the old bridge took several weeks.
    • The government announced the dismantlement of the outdated nuclear facility.
    • The dismantlement of the empire happened gradually over many years.
  2. The act of ending or destroying a system, organization, or set of rules.
    • Many workers lost their jobs after the dismantlement of the company's pension plan.
    • The dismantlement of trade barriers led to increased international commerce.
    • The dismantlement of the corrupt regime brought hope to the people.
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