Added 9 October 2026
demolition
/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ noun
In Latin: disturbātiō Wiktionary
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- The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.
Origin
From Old French demolition, from Latin dēmōlītiō (“a tearing down”). Equivalent to demolish + -ion.
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