Definition of subversion
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
2
obsolete
: a cause of overthrow or destruction
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The first known use of subversion was in the 14th century
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