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desuetude

 

[ หˆdษ›s.wษ™.tjuหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of disuse

Desuetude refers to a state or condition in which something is no longer used or practiced. It is often associated with laws, customs, or practices that have fallen into disuse over time. In legal contexts, desuetude can denote a law that has become obsolete and is no longer enforced. This term can also apply more broadly to any object or idea that has lost its relevance or utility. Over time, desuetude can indicate cultural shifts or changes in societal norms.

Synonyms

abandonment, disuse, neglect, obsolescence

Examples of usage

  • The old law was left in desuetude due to lack of enforcement.
  • Many traditional customs have fallen into desuetude.
  • The technology was rendered obsolete and fell into desuetude.
  • His ideas about the project fell into desuetude as newer methods emerged.

Translations

Translations of the word "desuetude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desuso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅเคฐเคšเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Desuetude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketidakgunaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zanik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปƒๆญข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉsuรฉtude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desuso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kullanฤฑm dฤฑลŸฤฑ kalma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์šฉ๋˜์ง€ ์•Š์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฎู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zanik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zanikanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบŸๅผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opustitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณnotkun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐะฝั‹ัั‚ะฐะฝ ัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ–แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istifadษ™ edilmษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desuso

Etymology

The term 'desuetude' originates from the Latin word 'desuetudo', which means 'disuse' or 'unaccustomed state'. The Latin word is derived from 'desuetus', meaning 'unaccustomed' or 'not used', which is a combination of 'de-' (indicating removal) and 'suetus' (meaning 'usual' or 'accustomed'). The word has been used in English since the early 19th century and has become a more formal way to describe things that have fallen out of use or are no longer relevant. In legal contexts, it specifically addresses the status of laws or regulations that are ineffective due to long-term non-application. Over the years, desuetude has been applied in various fields, including anthropology and sociology, to analyze cultural practices and societal shifts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,753 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.