01 n. The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
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1.
The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.“Even now the devastation is begun, And half the business of destruction done.” — Goldsmith.
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2.
Waste of the goods of the deceased by an executor or administrator.(Law)
Syn.
Desolation; ravage; waste; havoc; destruction; ruin; overthrow.