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destitution

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destitution

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Main Entry: des·ti·tu·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌdes-tə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

: the state of being destitute; especially : such extreme want as threatens life unless relieved

synonyms see poverty

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