n.
Pronunciation: ˌ di-s ə - ' lü-sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the act or process of dissolving: as a : separation into component parts b (1) : DECAY , DISINTEGRATION (2) : DEATH c : termination or destruction by breaking down, disrupting, or dispersing <the dissolution of the republic> d : the dissolving of an assembly or organization e : LIQUEFACTION
2 : a dissolute act or practice