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noun
The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or intentionally.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Ecclesiastical waste: impairing of church property by an incumbent, through neglect or intentionally.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Money paid at the end of an incumbency by the incumbent or his heirs for the purpose of putting the parsonage etc. in good repair for the succeeding incumbent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, in-plural, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
the process of becoming dilapidated
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ruin
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: decay
noun
a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: decrepitude
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: deterioration, impairment
History
From dilapidate.
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
