deprivation

/dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/

noun

  1. 1

    The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.

  2. 2

    The state of being deprived

  3. 3

    The taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.

  4. 4

    (followed by “of”) lack

    He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.

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