Disorganization

Disorganization
Disorganization Dis*or`gan*i*za"tion, n. [Cf. F. d['e]sorganisation. See {Disorganize}, v. t.] 1. The act of disorganizing; destruction of system. [1913 Webster]

2. The state of being disorganized; as, the disorganization of the body, or of government. [1913 Webster]

The magazine of a pawnbroker in such total disorganization, that the owner can never lay his hands upon any one article at the moment he has occasion for it. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]


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