desuetude
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈuːɾuːd/

Definition & Meaning of "desuetude"in English

Desuetude
01

the state of disuse or neglect, often resulting in the abandonment or cessation of a practice, custom, or law

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The old mansion fell into desuetude after years of neglect, its once-grand halls now empty and decrepit.
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