Demolishing
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (ger.)) The act of tearing down or destroying a building or structure, often authorized by law or regulation.
The city ordered the demolishing of the unsafe building to prevent accidents.
Forms
- demolish
- demolished
- demolishes
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Commentary
As the gerund form of 'demolish,' 'demolishing' is often used in legal documents relating to property, construction, and municipal regulation contexts.
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