Destroy
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
Definitions
- (v.) To put an end to the existence of something by damaging or attacking it.
The fire destroyed the entire building.
- (v.) To invalidate or nullify a legal document or record.
The court destroyed the fraudulent will.
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- destroyed
- destroying
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'destroy' often implies intentional invalidation or physical eradication; clarity in context distinguishes between physical and legal destruction.
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