Destruction
/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of causing something to cease to exist or to be severely damaged.
The destruction of the building was complete after the fire.
- (n.) Legal termination of a contract or deed, rendering it void or ineffective.
The court ordered the destruction of the fraudulent documents.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'destruction' often specifically refers to the deliberate and authorized act of rendering items null or unusable, distinct from accidental damage.
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