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disrupture

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[dis-ruhp-cher] / dɪsˈrʌp tʃər /

noun

  1. interruption; disruption.


Etymology

Origin of disrupture

First recorded in 1775–85; disrupt + -ure


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These dignities endured, in part, until the aftermath of the French Revolution, which was the real cause of the disrupture of many Charlemagnian traditions.

From The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

They may dislike the disrupture of old family ties and connections, and cling fondly to the traditions and associations of their youth.

From The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges by William Ferneley Allen

The piles of rock on each hand, but particularly on the Shenandoah, the evident marks of this disrupture and avulsion from their beds, by the most powerful agents of nature, corroborate the impression.

From Theory of the Earth, Volume 2 (of 4) by James Hutton

She now sunk into a state of unconsciousness, in which she continued for more than a week, suffering very much, indicating the speedy disrupture of all earthly ties, and inducing a perpetual vigil.

From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various

But they were no longer in power; and had they been a majority, they could only have effected it by sheer weight of numbers, and under imminent peril of disrupture in the Church.

From The English Church in the Eighteenth Century by Charles J. (Charles John) Abbey

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