/ˈdɛsəˌmeɪʃən/ – verb
Definition: 1. thu tiền nuôi nhà thờ và tăng lữ;
2. tàn sát (cứ mười người thì giết một).
A more thorough explanation: Decimation is a term used in legal contexts to refer to the severe punishment or destruction of a group or community, often as a form of retribution or deterrence. It can also refer to the act of killing every tenth person in a group as a form of punishment or discipline.
Example: The company faced decimation of its workforce due to the economic downturn, resulting in significant layoffs.