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   Di·lap·i·da·tion

   /dəˌlapəˈdāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or process of falling into decay or being in disrepair: "the mill was in a state of dilapidation"
   • ▪ repairs required during or at the end of a tenancy or lease.
   • ▪ a cause of action to force a tenant to pay for dilapidations.
   • ▪ (in church use) a sum charged against an incumbent for wear and tear during a tenancy.

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘squandering, waste’): from late Latin dilapidatio(n-), from Latin dilapidare ‘demolish, squander’ (see dilapidate).

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   • dilapidations the extent of repairs necessary to tenanted premises at the end of the lease, usually chargeable to the tenant. Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006

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   What is the meaning of dilapidated?

   • The act of dilapidating, or the state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined, or squandered. 2. Ecclesiastical waste; impairing of church property by an incumbent, through neglect or by intention. 3. The pulling down of a building, or suffering it to fall or be in a state of decay.

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   What does dilapidatus mean?

   • Latin dilapidatus, past participle of dilapidare to squander, destroy, from dis- + lapidare to pelt with stones, from lapid-, lapis stone 1565, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 7 Run-Down Words That Have Seen Better... Theme music by Joshua Stamper ©2006 New Jerusalem Music/ASCAP Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!

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   Dilapidate means to bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, or to squander or destroy. It comes from the Latin verb dilapidare, meaning \"to pelt with stones\". See examples, synonyms, and word history.

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   Dilapidation is the state of being old and in poor condition. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in other languages.

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   Dilapidation definition: the state of being or becoming dilapidated. See examples of DILAPIDATION used in a sentence.

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   Dilapidation means the state of being or becoming dilapidated, which is a condition of partial ruin, decay, or disrepair. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as law, property, and synonyms, with examples and translations.

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   May 19, 2024 · Definitions of dilapidation. noun. the process of becoming dilapidated. synonyms: ruin. see more. noun. a state of deterioration due to old age or long use. synonyms: decrepitude. see more.

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   Dilapidation is the state of being old and in very bad condition in buildings and furniture. Learn how to pronounce, use and collocate this word with the Oxford app and dictionary.