demolition

//ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən//
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Noun

demolitionSingular
demolitionsPlural
1

The act or process of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure.

The demolition of the old factory will begin next month.

2

The complete destruction or ruin of something.

The scandal led to the demolition of his political career.