destitution

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(des′tə to̵̅o̅′s̸hən, -tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

the state of being destitute; esp., abject poverty

Origin: ME destitucioun < L destitutio

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noun
  1. Extreme want of resources or the means of subsistence; complete poverty.
  2. A deprivation or lack; a deficiency.

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