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dilapidation [dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən] n
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 dilapidator n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations dilapidation n (of building) → Baufälligkeit f, → Verfall m; (of book, clothes) → Schäbigkeit f; in a state of dilapidation → in schlechtem Zustand (Geol) → Verwitterung f dilapidation [dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃ/ən] n (of building) → sfacelo, disfacimento dilapidation [dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃ/ən] n (of building) → sfacelo, disfacimento How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Right before us, at the southern end, we saw the wreck of a ship in the last stages of dilapidation. Whereupon Uncle Alec engaged to supply her with socks in all stages of dilapidation, and to have a new set at once, so that she could run the heels for him as a pleasant beginning. The gondola stopped, the old palace was there; it was a house of the class which in Venice carries even in extreme dilapidation the dignified name. |
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