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subversion
1. n. The act of subverting or the condition of being subverted.
2. n. A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining.
3. n. A revision considered more similar to preceding subversions than a revision deemed a new "version" is to preceding versions.

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Example Sentences

What is lacking is a sense of subversion or adventure.  You can try to subjugate a people by sanctions, subversion and bombs.

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