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dilapidation

/dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

Deterioro, ruina

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. "

La vieja casa mostraba signos de deterioro, con pintura descascarada y una base en ruinas.

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noun

Deterioro, ruina

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. "

El deterioro del antiguo edificio escolar era una preocupación importante para la comunidad.

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noun

Deterioro, ruina

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. "

El obispo fue acusado de deterioro, por haber permitido que el edificio histórico de la iglesia cayera en mal estado.

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noun

Gastos de reparación

(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. "

Debido a que el vicario anterior había descuidado la rectoría, los ujieres de la iglesia evaluaron importantes gastos de reparación contra su patrimonio para cubrir los costos de las reparaciones necesarias para el nuevo sacerdote.

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