Dem`o*li"tion (?; 277), n. [L. demolitio, fr.
demoliri: cf. F. démolition. See Demolish.] The act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying a pile or structure; destruction
by violence; utter overthrow; -- opposed
to construction;
as, the demolition of a house, of military works, of a town, or of hopes.
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