Destituent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈtɪtjʊˌənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Destituent is an adjective meaning (obsolete) Deficient; lacking.
Meaning
(obsolete) Deficient; lacking.
Example Sentences
a destituent condition
When any condition intrinsically and in the nature of the thing included in an affirmative precept is destituent or wanting , the duty itself falls without interpretation
Unfortunately, only 24 states and the District of Columbia were able to provide sufficient matching payments to allow destituent participants in the aid-to-dependent-children program to meet their basic needs.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defectious, cessant, defunct, depriv'd, dissentany, depauperate.
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