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Mutilation

Scope note

Alteration of something, often the destruction of an essential part, to a degree that it is considered imperfect.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055291

Broader Terms used

destruction

Term used for

mutilating

Equivalent Terms used

mutilated

Created

12yrs ago

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