ˌdeməˈlishən, ˌdēm- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin demolition-, demolitio, from demolitus (past participle of demoliri to demolish) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or process of demolishing or the state of being demolished
2. demolitions plural , obsolete : ruins, remains
3.
a. : destruction of structures, areas, or targets especially in warfare by means of explosives
demolition of vital communication units
demolition experts
b. demolitions plural : the explosives used for such destruction