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subversion

sub·ver·sion [ səb vúr'n, səb vúrsh'n ] (plural sub·ver·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. activity undermining government: an action, plan, or activity intended to undermine or overthrow a government or other institution

2. overthrow of something: the destruction or ruining of something

[14th century. Directly or via French< late Latin subversion-< Latin subvers-, past participle of subvertere (see subvert)]
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