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Desuetude
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the state of disuse or neglect, often resulting in the abandonment or cessation of a practice, custom, or law
Example
With the rise of digital technology, many traditional printing presses have fallen into desuetude as demand for physical newspapers declines.
The old mansion fell into desuetude after years of neglect, its once-grand halls now empty and decrepit.
Despite its historical significance, the ancient language has fallen into desuetude, with few speakers left to preserve its cultural heritage.
The once-vibrant town square now languishes in desuetude, its shops boarded up and streets deserted.
In some jurisdictions, laws that have fallen into desuetude may still remain on the books but are no longer enforced or followed in practice.
