Definitions for: Desuetude

[n] a state of inactivity or disuse

Webster (1913) Definition: Des"ue*tude, n. [L. desuetudo, from desuescere, to
grow out of use, disuse; de + suescere to become used or
accustomed: cf. F. d['e]su['e]tude. See Custom.]
The cessation of use; disuse; discontinuance of practice,
custom, or fashion.

The desuetude abrogated the law, which, before, custom
had established. --Jer. Taylor.

See Also: inaction, inactiveness, inactivity

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