dilapidation
nounUK /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/
US /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/
The state of being old and broken down from not being cared for.
The old house had fallen into dilapidation after years of neglect.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of becoming gradually worse or falling apart.
The dilapidation of the bridge worried the town council.
3. Waste or squandering of money or resources.
The dilapidation of the family fortune shocked everyone.
4. The act of causing something to become ruined or damaged.
The storm's dilapidation of the coastline was severe.