Found 2 items, similar to desuetude.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: desuetude desuetude n : a state of inactivity or disuse
English → English (gcide) Definition: Desuetude Desuetude \Des"ue*tude\, n. [L. desuetudo, from desuescere, to grow out of use, disuse; de + suescere to become used or accustomed: cf. F. d['e]su['e]tude. See Custom.] The cessation of use; disuse; discontinuance of practice, custom, or fashion. [1913 Webster] The desuetude abrogated the law, which, before, custom had established. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]