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Definition of: subversion
(səb·vûr′shən, -zhən) noun
1. The act of subverting, or the state of being subverted; a demolition; overthrow.
2. A cause of ruin. Also sub·ver′sal (-səl). See synonyms under RUIN. [<OF <LL subversio, -onis <L subvertere SUBVERT]
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