desuetude
UK/di'sju:itju:d/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The state of no longer being used or practised; disuse or obsolescence, especially of a law or custom.
废弃，废止，不再使用的状态
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdesuetudeother
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Common Collocations
- 1.fall into desuetude逐渐被废弃
- 2.state of desuetude废弃状态
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old law fell into desuetude and was finally repealed last year.