dem·o·li·tion /ˌdeməˈlɪʃən/ ●○○ noun [countableC, uncountableU] 1 the complete destruction of a building Consent is required for the demolition of any building.
Demolition work has already begun at the site.
2 an easy defeat 50,000 fans watched the 7-0 demolition of Dynamo Kiev.
3 a process in which something is ended or ruined completely The policies are intended to halt the demolition of the rural economy.
4 the act of proving that an idea, opinion etc is wrong This is a legend that deserves demolition.