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ORG_0000053 - dissolution process
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.. topic:: Label

    dissolution process

.. topic:: Sub class of

    :doc:`doc-BFO_0000015`

.. topic:: Definition

    The process by which an organization no longer exists.

.. topic:: Definition source

    Michael Conlon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1304-8447

.. topic:: Example

    The German Democratic Republic (aka East Germany) ended in 1990.

.. topic:: Editor's note

    There are many dissolution processes (merger, acquisition, discontinuation).  These can be added at a later date if needed.

.. topic:: Term editor

    Michael Conlon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1304-8447