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subversionOne entry found. Main Entry: sub·ver·sion Pronunciation: \səb-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin subversion-, subversio, from Latin subvertere Date: 14th century 1 : the act of subverting : the state of being subverted; especially : a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by persons working secretly from within — sub·ver·sion·ary \-zhə-ˌner-ē, -shə-\ adjective — sub·ver·sive \-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\ adjective or noun — sub·ver·sive·ly adverb — sub·ver·sive·ness noun
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