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deprival

/dɪˈpraɪvəl/ noun · British & US
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What does deprival mean?

noun

The state of being deprived of something, especially a basic necessity or right. The act of depriving someone of something.

Example

"The government's decision was a result of the deprival of funding for the project."

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