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Dilapidation

Dilapidation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Dilapidation? [n] the process of becoming dilapidated [n] a state of deterioration due to old age or long use Synonyms \| Synonyms for Dilapidation: decrepitude \| ruin Related Terms \| Find terms related to Dilapidation: ablation \| atomization \| bankruptcy \| biodegradability \| biodegradation \| breakage \| breakdown \| breakup \| collapse \| corrosion \| corruption \| crack-up \| crippling \| crumbling \| damage \| decay \| decomposition \| degradability \| degradation \| destruction \| detriment \| disablement \| disintegration \| disjunction \| disorganization \| disrepair \| dissolution \| encroachment \| erosion \| harm \| hobbling \| hurt \| hurting \| impairment \| incapacitation \| incoherence \| infringement \| injury \| inroad \| loss \| maiming \| mayhem \| mildew \| mischief \| mold \| mutilation \| oxidation \| oxidization \| ravages of time \| resolution \| ruination \| ruinousness \| rust \| sabotage \| scathe \| sickening \| spoilage \| spoiling \| weakening \| wear \| wear and tear See Also \| decay \| deterioration \| impairment Dilapidation In Webster's Dictionary \Dilap`ida"tion\, n. [L. dilapidatio: cf. F. dilapidation.] 1. The act of dilapidating, or the state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined, or squandered. Tell the people that are relived by the dilapidation of their public estate. --Burke. 2. Ecclesiastical waste; impairing of church property by an incumbent, through neglect or by intention. The business of dilapidations came on between our bishop and the Archibishop of York. --Strype. 3. (Law) The pulling down of a building, or suffering it to fall or be in a state of decay. --Burrill.

Dilapidation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dilapidation?

[n] the process of becoming dilapidated
[n] a state of deterioration due to old age or long use

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dilapidation: decrepitude | ruin

See Also | decay | deterioration | impairment

Dilapidation In Webster's Dictionary

\Di*lap`i*da"tion\, n. [L. dilapidatio: cf. F.
dilapidation.]
1. The act of dilapidating, or the state of being
   dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined, or
   squandered.

         Tell the people that are relived by the dilapidation
         of their public estate.               --Burke.

2. Ecclesiastical waste; impairing of church property by an
   incumbent, through neglect or by intention.

         The business of dilapidations came on between our
         bishop and the Archibishop of York.   --Strype.

3. (Law) The pulling down of a building, or suffering it to
   fall or be in a state of decay. --Burrill.

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