dilapidation

/dɪˌlæpəˈdeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The state of being decayed, ruined, or in disrepair, especially of a building or structure.
    • The city council voted to restore the park's fountain before it reached complete dilapidation.
    • Years of neglect led to the dilapidation of the historic train station.
    • The old mansion had fallen into such dilapidation that the roof was caving in.
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