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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 optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Methods or actions that can be maintained long-term without depleting resources or causing environme...

A high degree of competence or skill; expertise.

A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.

a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both

A curse or the utterance of a curse.