labefaction
/ˌlabɪˈfakʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun] archaic
Deterioration or downfall.Several experts have been brought in to plan the labefaction of Napoleon....
- The English language and the English sense of humour are the best things about our country; the latter lies in no danger of labefaction, but the former must be handled with care.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin labefactio(n-), from labefacere 'weaken', from labi 'to fall' + facere 'make'.