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Lack of use
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desuetude
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. disuse, obsolescence (for example, the state of a custom that is no longer observed nor practised)
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
In law , desuetude ( or ; from the , from the ) is a doctrine that causes statutes , similar legislation or legal principles to lapse and become unenforceable by a long habit of non-enforcement or lapse of time. It is what happens to laws that are not repealed ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1620s, from Middle French désuétude (16c.), from Latin desuetudo "disuse," from desuetus , past participle of desuescere "become unaccustomed to," from de- "away, from" (see de- ) + suescere "become used to" (see mansuetude ).
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Desuetude \Des"ue*tude\, n. [L. desuetudo, from desuescere, to grow out of use, disuse; de + suescere to become used or accustomed: cf. F. d['e]su['e]tude. See Custom .] The cessation of use; disuse; discontinuance of practice, custom, or fashion. ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a state of inactivity or disuse
Usage examples of desuetude.
I had somehow unaccountably suffered my theological qualifications to fall into desuetude, since my acquaintance with the ablest and most rigid of all theologians, I had nevertheless hopes that, by preaching up redemption by grace, preordination, and eternal purpose, I should yet be enabled to benefit mankind in some country, and rise to high distinction.