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dilapidation

/dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

Verfall, Zerfall, Baufälligkeit

The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined.

Examples :

"The old house showed signs of dilapidation, with peeling paint and a crumbling foundation. "

Das alte Haus wies Anzeichen von Verfall auf, mit abblätternder Farbe und einem bröckelnden Fundament.

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noun

Verfall, Zerfall, Baufälligkeit

The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or intentionally.

Examples :

"The dilapidation of the old school building was a major concern for the community. "

Der Verfall des alten Schulgebäudes war ein großes Anliegen der Gemeinde.

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noun

Verfall, Schädigung

Ecclesiastical waste: impairing of church property by an incumbent, through neglect or intentionally.

Examples :

"The bishop was accused of dilapidation, having allowed the historic church building to fall into disrepair. "

Dem Bischof wurde Verfall vorgeworfen, da er zugelassen hatte, dass das historische Kirchengebäude verfiel.

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noun

Instandsetzungskosten

(in the plural) Money paid at the end of an incumbency by the incumbent or his heirs for the purpose of putting the parsonage etc. in good repair for the succeeding incumbent.

Examples :

"Because the previous vicar had neglected the rectory, the churchwardens assessed substantial dilapidations against his estate to cover the costs of necessary repairs for the new priest. "

Weil der vorherige Pfarrer das Pfarrhaus vernachlässigt hatte, berechneten die Kirchenvorsteher erhebliche Instandsetzungskosten gegen seinen Nachlass, um die Kosten für die notwendigen Reparaturen für den neuen Priester zu decken.

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