Dissolution

/ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The act or process of dissolving or breaking up into parts; the termination of something.
The dissolution of the partnership left many questions about the future of the business.
The state of being dissolved, especially in a financial or legal context.
The dissolution of the company was officially announced in a press release.
A formal ending or termination of a legislative session or a formal group.
The dissolution of the assembly was met with mixed reactions among the members.
A process in chemistry in which a solute forms a solution in a solvent.
The dissolution of salt in water creates a saline solution.

Etymology

From Latin 'dissolutio', from 'dissolvere' (to loosen or break apart).

Common Phrases and Expressions

dissolution of marriage
The legal process of terminating a marriage.
dissolution of partnership
The legal process of ending a partnership agreement.
dissolution of parliament
The formal ending of a parliamentary session, often leading to new elections.

Related Words

dissolve
To cause to become liquid or to break down.
disband
To break up or terminate an association.
breakup
The end of a relationship or organization.

Slang Meanings

A breakup or the end of a relationship.
They had a nasty dissolution after years of dating.
The process of having a party end abruptly.
The dissolution of the party happened when the police showed up.