dismemberment

UK
/dɪsˈmɛmbəmənt/
US
/dɪsˈmɛmbɚmənt/

Translations

dismembermentnoun
dismemberments
pl
The horror movie depicted scenes of dismemberment that were too graphic for some viewers.
Le film d'horreur montrait des scènes de mutilation qui étaient trop graphiques pour certains spectateurs.
Additional translations
démembrementSens juridique ou politique : division d’un territoire ou d’une organisation.
dismembermentadjective
UK
/dɪsˈmɛmbəmənt/
US
/dɪsˈmɛmbɚmənt/
Used attributively, chiefly in compounds such as "dismemberment coverage" or "dismemberment benefits".
Additional translations
de mutilationSens surtout utilisé dans le domaine de l'assurance.

Definitions

dismembermentnoun
The action of cutting off a person's or animal's limbs.
The horror movie depicted scenes of dismemberment that were too graphic for some viewers.
The action of partitioning or dividing up a territory or organization.
The dismemberment of the company led to the creation of several smaller, independent businesses.
dismembermentadjective
Relating to or providing for compensation or coverage in the event of dismemberment; involving dismemberment.
Employees can opt for additional dismemberment coverage under the new policy.