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deprivation

dep·ri·va·tion [ dèpprə váysh'n ] (plural dep·ri·va·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. state of poverty: the state of being without or denied something, especially of being without adequate food or shelter

2. taking away: the act of taking something away from somebody or preventing somebody from having something

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