disaffiliation

noun

Definition of disaffiliationnext
as in dissociation

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  1. dissociation
  2. dissolution
  3. breakup
Noun
  • The side effects of the contaminants might reveal themselves in the body as mineral depletion, heavy metal overload or lethargy (chronic fatigue, leaky gut, hyperactivity, dissociation, anhedonia).
    Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Kidman’s approach, meanwhile, is ethereal dissociation.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of dissociation
Noun
  • This time around, Trudeau would prorogue parliament in hopes the height of the latest scandal would pass and give the party enough time to avoid dissolution.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, as shown in the film, Run had just announced the dissolution of Run-DMC at Jam Master Jay’s funeral, which was unbeknownst to him.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissolution
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  • Once the initial shock subsides, Kit and Theo decide this is the perfect opportunity to prove who won the breakup – with a hookup competition.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Her outlook on relationships and the breakups she’s encountered along the way partly inspired her special.
    Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of breakup
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