n. [ L. subversio: cf. F. subversion. See Subvert. ] The act of overturning, or the state of being overturned; entire overthrow; an overthrow from the foundation; utter ruin; destruction;
The subversion [ by a storm ] of woods and timber . . . through my whole estate. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
Laws have been often abused to the oppression and subversion of that order they were intended to preserve. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Promoting destruction. [ 1913 Webster ]