Annihilation
/ˌænɪhɪˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The complete destruction or obliteration of a legal right, property, or entity, resulting in its total extinguishment.
The court ordered the annihilation of the defendant's illicitly obtained assets.
Forms
- annihilate
- annihilated
- annihilating
- annihilations
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Commentary
Used primarily in contexts involving total legal elimination of rights or property; distinguish from partial termination or suspension.
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