Disuse (noun)

The state or condition of not being used.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french désus, from old french desus 'disused', from des- (expressing negation) + us 'used' (from latin usus 'use').

Examples:

1. The old building had fallen into disuse and was now in disrepair.
2. The disuse of the once busy railway line had led to its gradual decay.
3. The disuse of the traditional crafts was a result of the industrial revolution.
4. The disuse of the old language was causing it to die out.
5. The disuse of the park was a result of the construction of a new shopping center.