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desuetude

noun

/ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

Meaning

a state of disuse or inactivity

The old law has fallen into desuetude.

disuse, inactivity, neglect, abandonment, obscurity

use, practice, activity

fall into desuetude, long desuetude, in desuetude

an ornament or small object believed to protect against evil, danger, or disease

a place where goods are sold to customers

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

A performer who conveys meaning through gestures and body movements without speech.

a person or company that produces and sells books, journals, or other content

A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.