Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of dismembering, or the state of being dismembered; the act of tearing or cutting in pieces; severance of limbs or parts from the main body: as, the dismemberment of an animal or of a country.
- noun Severance of membership; a breaking off of connection as a member.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The act of dismembering, or the state of being dismembered; cutting in piece; m�tilation; division; separation.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun countable The act of
dismembering . - noun uncountable The
state orcondition of being dismembered. - noun countable
Removal frommembership ;detachment from anorganization ,group , etc.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
Etymologies
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Examples
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Much of our comments debate about RapeLay over the past few days has revolved around one question raised by many: If graphic, violent dismemberment is permitted and even celebrated in video games, then why is rape considered completely off-limits?
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"If graphic, violent dismemberment is permitted and even celebrated in video games, then why is rape considered completely off-limits?"
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Much of our comments debate about RapeLay over the past few days has revolved around one question raised by many: If graphic, violent dismemberment is permitted and even celebrated in video games, then why is rape considered completely off-limits?
Archive 2009-02-01 SVGL 2009
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But yes, when not having a choice and just being plain evil, decapitation and dismemberment is the entertainment of the day!
weekly nathreee 2010
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And this act of dismemberment is poised under the art of free speech.
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The country in an advanced stage of dismemberment is Belgium.
Archive 2007-12-16 Newmania 2007
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The country in an advanced stage of dismemberment is Belgium.
Its Only Words Newmania 2007
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Finally, for a Druid holiday celebration, attend the art happening at the Steve Allen Theater to observe "the ritual known as the dismemberment of the bull."
The Agenda: Indie Rock Holiday Concerts And Christmas TV Specials Huffington Post 2010
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Finally, for a Druid holiday celebration, attend the art happening at the Steve Allen Theater to observe "the ritual known as the dismemberment of the bull."
The Agenda: Indie Rock Holiday Concerts And Christmas TV Specials Huffington Post 2010
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Do you agree with the author that his dismemberment was an attempt to purge himself of "unsavory" thoughts and deeds?
The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester: Questions 1998
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