/dɪˈstrɔɪ/ – verb
Definition: 1. phá hủy, tàn phá;
2. tiêu diệt;
3. làm hư hại, làm thiệt hại;
4. làm mất hiệu lực pháp lý.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “destroy” typically refers to the act of causing significant damage or harm to property, rendering it unusable or irreparable. It may involve physical destruction, such as breaking, burning, or demolishing, or other actions that result in the property being rendered useless or non-functional.
Example: The defendant was charged with willful destruction of property for intentionally destroying the plaintiff’s vehicle.