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Definition of Dismemberment
1. Noun. The removal of limbs; being cut to pieces.
Exact synonyms: Taking Apart
Generic synonyms: Torture, Torturing, Mutilation
Derivative terms: Dismember
Generic synonyms: Torture, Torturing, Mutilation
Derivative terms: Dismember
Definition of Dismemberment
1. n. The act of dismembering, or the state of being dismembered; cutting in piece; m&?;tilation; division; separation.
Definition of Dismemberment
1. Noun. The act of dismembering. ¹
2. Noun. The state or condition of being dismembered. ¹
3. Noun. Removal from membership; detachment from an organization, group, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dismemberment
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Dismemberment
1. The act of dismembering, or the state of being dismembered; cutting in piece; mtilation; division; separation. "The Castilians would doubtless have resented the dismemberment of the unwieldy body of which they formed the head." (Macaulay) Origin: Cf. OF. Desmembrement, F. Demembrement. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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