Deprivation (noun)

1. The state of being deprived of something necessary or desirable.
2. The lack or absence of something that is needed or desired.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, or from latin deprivatio(n-), from privare "deprive".

Examples:

1. The child suffered from severe deprivation.
2. The community was experiencing deprivation due to poverty.
3. The deprivation of basic needs led to suffering.
4. The deprivation of food and water led to starvation.
5. The deprivation of freedom is a violation of human rights.