DISMEMBERMENT

dismemberment. 1. The cutting off of a limb or body part. 2.Int’l law. The disappearance of a

country  as  a  result  of  a  treaty  or  an  annexation,  whereby  it becomes  part  of  one  or  more  other countries.  3.Int’l  law.  The  reduction  of  a  country’s  territory  by  annexation  or  cession,  or  the

secession of one part. 4.Int’l law. The extinguishment of a country and the creation of two or more

new countries from the former country’s territory. [Blacks Law 8th]