Associations to the word «Dilapidation»

Wiktionary

DILAPIDATION, noun. The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined.
DILAPIDATION, noun. (legal) The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or by intention.
DILAPIDATION, noun. (British) (legal) Ecclesiastical waste: impairing of church property by an incumbent, through neglect or by intention.

Dictionary definition

DILAPIDATION, noun. A state of deterioration due to old age or long use.
DILAPIDATION, noun. The process of becoming dilapidated.

Wise words

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