DESTITUTION

destitution. Destitution, n. a forsaken state, want, poverty

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Des′ti‐tu″tion (?), n. [[L. destitutio a forsaking.]] The state of being deprived of anything; the state or condition of being destitute, needy, or without resources; deficiency; lack; extreme poverty; utter want; as, the inundation caused general destitution.