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Depravation \Dep`ra*va"tion\ (d[e^]p`r[.a]*v[=a]"sh[u^]n), n.
[L. depravitio, from depravare: cf. F. d['e]pravation. See
{Deprave}.]
1. Detraction; depreciation. [Obs.]
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To stubborn critics, apt, without a theme,
For depravation. --Shak.
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2. The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of
corrupting.
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3. The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy;
depravity.
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The depravation of his moral character destroyed his
judgment. --Sir G. C.
Lewis.
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4. (Med.) Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid
perversion.

Syn: Depravity; corruption. See {Depravity}.
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