Definition of Deprivation
Deprivation
de·pri·va·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The state of being deprived of something, especially a necessity or comfort.
e.g. The poverty-stricken family suffered from deprivation of basic amenities.
(noun)
the act of withholding something from someone;
e.g. There are many obvious consequences of oxygen deprivation.
(noun)
removal from a position in an office, especially an ecclesiastical office;
e.g. We regrettably must go forth with the process of deprivation from this ecclesiastical office.
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