1. The act or process of taking apart or disassembling something, especially a structure, system, or organization
The dismantlement of the old factory took several months.
O desmantelamento da fábrica antiga levou vários meses.
2. The removal or abolition of something, particularly laws, policies, or institutions
The dismantlement of apartheid was a pivotal moment in history.
O desmantelamento do apartheid foi um momento decisivo na história.
3. The process of reducing or eliminating something systematically
The dismantlement of nuclear weapons programs requires international cooperation.
O desmantelamento dos programas de armas nucleares requer cooperação internacional.