noun
- the state of being in disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect
Examples
- The old mansion showed signs of dilapidation after years of abandonment.
- The city council addressed the dilapidation of several historic buildings.
- Despite the building’s dilapidation, the structure remained sound.
- The property’s dilapidation made it unsuitable for immediate occupancy.
- Years of neglect had led to the complete dilapidation of the warehouse.
- The inspector documented the extent of dilapidation in his report.