disband

[dis-band]

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verb (used with object)

to break up or dissolve (an organization): They disbanded the corporation.

verb (used without object)

to disperse.

Origin of disband

1585–95; < Middle French desbander, equivalent to des- dis-¹ + -bander, derivative of bande troop, band¹

Related formsdis·band·ment, nounun·dis·band·ed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for disband

Contemporary Examples

Odessa experts and politicians do not expect either camp to disband before the presidential elections in May.
Pro-Russian Militias Are Roaming Odessa
Anna Nemtsova
March 6, 2014
After the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libyan leaders promised to quickly to disband militias.
Libyan Government Turns to Ansar Al-Sharia Militia for Crime-Fighting Help
Jamie Dettmer
February 26, 2013
Without jobs, it will be harder to persuade young men to give up their weapons and to disband their militias.
One Year Later, Libya’s Long Road Continues
Jamie Dettmer
October 22, 2012
It will not be easy to persuade militias to disband with payback sentiments like those.
Libya Election Loser Mohammed Sawan’s Dangerous Words
Jamie Dettmer
July 14, 2012
Without work, many militiamen will have little incentive to disband.
Libya Election Loser Mohammed Sawan’s Dangerous Words
Jamie Dettmer
July 14, 2012

Historical Examples

The only course left was to disband the regiment, which was done.
Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863
Various
When Scott had finished his inspection the men started to disband.
The Mountain Divide
Frank H. Spearman
The War Office had decided to disband the garrison and remove its guns!
Major Vigoureux
A. T. Quiller-Couch
Governor Johnson issued a proclamation to them to disband and disperse.
The Story of the Outlaw
Emerson Hough
Why does Sabat Jung so earnestly desire me to disband my troops?
Athelstane Ford
Allen Upward

British Dictionary definitions for disband

disband

verb

to cease to function or cause to stop functioning, as a unit, group, etc

Derived Formsdisbandment, noun

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Word Origin and History for disband

v.

1590s, from Middle French desbander (Modern French débander), in military sense, from des- (see dis-) + band (v.). Related: Disbanded; disbanding.

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Examples from the Web for disband

Contemporary Examples

Odessa experts and politicians do not expect either camp to disband before the presidential elections in May.

After the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libyan leaders promised to quickly to disband militias.

Without jobs, it will be harder to persuade young men to give up their weapons and to disband their militias.

It will not be easy to persuade militias to disband with payback sentiments like those.

Without work, many militiamen will have little incentive to disband.

Historical Examples

The only course left was to disband the regiment, which was done.

When Scott had finished his inspection the men started to disband.

The War Office had decided to disband the garrison and remove its guns!

Governor Johnson issued a proclamation to them to disband and disperse.

Why does Sabat Jung so earnestly desire me to disband my troops?

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Word Origin and History for disband

v.

Origin of disband