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disˌorganiˈzation [ad. F. désorganisation (1764 in Hatz.-Darm.), n. of action f. désorganiser: see next. This family of words appears to have entered English at the French Revolution.] The action of disorganizing, or condition of being disorganized; loss or absence of organization.
1794W. Burke tr. Addr. M. Brissot in Burke's Wks. (1808) VII. 329 The anarchy of the administration of Paché, which has completely disorganized the supply of our armies; which by that disorganization reduced the army of Dumourier to stop in the middle of its conquests. 1809Wellington in Gurw. Desp. IV. 458 He found the Portuguese army..in such a state of disorganization, that [etc.]. 1833H. Martineau Loom & Lugger ii. v. 80 The total disorganization of society. 1845Budd Dis. Liver 383 Disorganization or atrophy of the lobular substance of the liver. 1884Manch. Exam. 10 Dec. 5/2 Half measures..are fruitful only of disorganization and discontent. |