dilapidation
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ɪˌdeɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect.
2.
Archaic. to squander; waste.
verb (used without object)
3.
to fall into ruin or decay.
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dilapidate (dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to fall or cause to fall into ruin or decay | |
| [C16: from Latin dīlapidāre to scatter, waste, from dis- apart + lapidāre to stone, throw stones, from lapis stone] | |
| dilapidation (dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən) | |
| —n | |
| 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 | |
| di'lapidator | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The second concern is the overall state of dilapidation and disinvestment found throughout the inner city neighborhoods.
His over-all dilapidation was more familiar than alarming.
Yet all this was apart from any extraordinary dilapidation.
The company has considerable experience in dilapidation survey and heavy civil engineering work.
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