dissolution

/ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/

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Also seen as: dissolutions

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.

Noun

Examples

The whole fabric dries up, or becomes putrid; and, in both cases, sooner or later, tends to a dissolution.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dissolution” mean?

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

Is “dissolution” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.