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dilapidation

/dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

Délabrement, dégradation

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 vieille maison montrait des signes de délabrement, avec de la peinture écaillée et des fondations en ruine.

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noun

Délabrement, dégradation

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. "

Le délabrement de l'ancien bâtiment scolaire était une préoccupation majeure pour la communauté.

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noun

Délabrement, dégradation

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. "

L'évêque a été accusé de dégradation, ayant laissé le bâtiment historique de l'église tomber en ruine.

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noun

Frais de réparations

(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. "

Parce que le vicaire précédent avait négligé le presbytère, les marguilliers ont évalué des frais de réparations importants contre sa succession pour couvrir les coûts des réparations nécessaires pour le nouveau prêtre.

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