dilapidation
noun/dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology From dilapidate.
1
The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined.
2
Law The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or intentionally.
4
In plural Money paid at the end of an incumbency by the incumbent or his heirs for the purpose of putting the parsonage etc. in good repair for the succeeding incumbent.
- Derived terms
- semidilapidation
- Related terms
- dilapidate, dilapidated, dilapidator