Disbandment

/dɪsˈbændmənt/ noun

Definition

The official act of breaking up an organization, military unit, or group and sending members away.

Etymology

From disband + -ment. This formal noun became standard in military and institutional language by the 18th century.

Kelly Says

Disbandment is the official document-ready version — the word you'd find in official notices when the government decides to shut something down.

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