5. To relax by pleasure; to make powerless.

Angels dissolved in hallelujahs lie.

Dryden.

6. (Law) To annul; to rescind; to discharge or release; as, to dissolve an injunction.

Syn. -- See Adjourn.

Dis*solve", v. i. 1. To waste away; to be dissipated; to be decomposed or broken up.