Dilapidate /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Dilapidated; p. pr. & vb. n. Dilapidating

1. To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- said of a building.

   If the bishop, parson, or vicar, etc., dilapidates the buildings, or cuts down the timber of the patrimony.

2. To impair by waste and abuse; to squander.

   The patrimony of the bishopric of Oxon was much dilapidated.

1. To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed; as, the church was suffered to dilapidate.