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noun
- 1. the state or process of falling into decay or being in disrepair: "the mill was in a state of dilapidation"
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the state of being old and in poor condition: a state of dilapidation The farmhouse fell into a state of dilapidation. The theatre is being restored to its former glory after decades of dilapidation. See. dilapidated. Fewer examples. The riverside warehouses are in various states of dilapidation.
: to decay, deteriorate, or fall into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse : to become dilapidated. dilapidation. də-ˌla-pə-ˈdā-shən. noun. Did you know? The Origin of Dilapidate. Something that is dilapidated may not have been literally pummeled with stones, but it might look that way.
Definition of 'dilapidation' Word Frequency. dilapidation in British English. (dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən ) noun. 1. the state of being or becoming dilapidated. 2. (often plural) property law. a. the state of disrepair of premises at the end of a tenancy due to neglect. b. the extent of repairs necessary to such premises. Collins English Dictionary.
Dilapidation definition: the state of being or becoming dilapidated. See examples of DILAPIDATION used in a sentence.
6 days ago · dilapidation. Other forms: dilapidations. 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.
Definition of dilapidation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. the state of being or becoming dilapidated. 2. (Law) ( often plural) property law. a. the state of disrepair of premises at the end of a tenancy due to neglect. b. the extent of repairs necessary to such premises. diˈlapiˌdator n.
Definitions of 'dilapidation' 1. a dilapidating or becoming dilapidated. [...] 2. a dilapidated condition. [...] More. Synonyms of 'dilapidation' • ruin, waste, collapse, destruction [...] More. Examples of 'dilapidation' in a sentence.
Dilapidation Definition. A dilapidating or becoming dilapidated. A dilapidated condition. (law) The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or by intention. (UK, law) Ecclesiastical waste: impairing of church property by an incumbent, through neglect or by intention.
Jun 2, 2024 · dilapidation ( countable and uncountable, plural dilapidations) The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined. ( law) The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or intentionally.
