Dilapidation
(noun)
- The state of being in disrepair or decay, typically as a result of neglect.
- The act of neglecting or allowing something to fall into disrepair.
Origin:
From the latin word "dilapidare" meaning "to squander, to waste, to ruin".
Examples:
- The house was in a state of dilapidation.
- The building was condemned due to dilapidation.
- The dilapidation of the bridge made it unsafe for vehicles.
- The owner was responsible for the dilapidation of the property.
- The dilapidation of the infrastructure caused the collapse of the bridge.