CEFR C1

disbandment

noun

Meaning

The act of formally dissolving or breaking up a group, organization, or military unit.

Examples

The disbandment of the army unit led to many soldiers seeking new employment.
The disbandment of the committee was met with mixed reactions from its members.

Synonyms: dissolution, breakup, cessation, termination

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disbandment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈbændmənt/

Definition

The act of formally dissolving or breaking up a group, organization, or military unit.

Examples

The disbandment of the army unit led to many soldiers seeking new employment.
The disbandment of the committee was met with mixed reactions from its members.
Following the scandal, the organization faced inevitable disbandment.

How to Use disbandment

disbandment of X (prepositional phrase): The formal ending or dissolution of a specific group or entity. — "The disbandment of the old regime was a complex process."

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