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Dislocation
01
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
02
an event or incident that leads to the displacement or disruption of something from its usual or intended position
03
a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)
dislocation
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Example
Social dislocation resulted from the sudden influx of refugees into the community.
The dislocation of the team's star player affected their performance in the championship.
The dislocation of the bridge due to flooding blocked traffic for several days.
Environmental dislocation followed the oil spill, affecting marine life and coastal ecosystems.
Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations, can cause pain and limited mobility, affecting dexterity and hand function.
