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| dem·o·li·tion [ dèmmə lísh'n ] |
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1. destruction of building: the complete destruction of a building or other structure
 The old hospital is scheduled for demolition.
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2. annihilation: the destruction or annihilation of somebody or something
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plural noun dem·o·li·tions |
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explosives: explosives, especially those used by the military
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| [Mid-16th century. Via French< Latin demolition-< demolire (see demolish)] |