Definition of Desuetude
a condition of abandonment or inaction
Examples of Desuetude in a sentence
Although the law is still on the books, its enforcement is in desuetude and no longer a matter of police concern. 🔊
The dusty typewriter has been in desuetude for over four decades. 🔊
Because the old building has been in desuetude for many years, the city has decided to tear it down. 🔊
When my mother died, the family tradition of singing carols on Christmas Eve went into desuetude. 🔊
The mall descended into desuetude when the huge department stores closed. 🔊
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