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dissolution | asunder |

As a noun dissolution

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

As an adverb asunder is

into separate parts or pieces; apart.

dissolution

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.
  • Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.
  • Dissolving, or going into solution.

    • Synonyms

    * (termination of an organized body or legislative assembly) abolition

    Antonyms

    * (termination of an organized body or legislative assembly) foundation, establishment

    asunder

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Into separate parts or pieces; apart.
    • Lest anyone find her treasure, she tore the map asunder and cast its pieces into the wind.
    1985 , (Kate Bush), (Running Up That Hill)
    You don't want to hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies. Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder . There is thunder in our hearts.

    See also

    * in twain