Subversion

[səb'vɜːʃən] or [səb'vɝʒən]

Definition

(noun.) the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government.

Editor: Margaret--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of overturning, or the state of being overturned; entire overthrow; an overthrow from the foundation; utter ruin; destruction; as, the subversion of a government; the subversion of despotic power; the subversion of the constitution.

Inputed by Laura

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Overturn, inversion.[2]. Overthrow, destruction, demolition, ruin.

Editor: Wallace