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Depredation Definition & Meaning

depredation
noun
  1. an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
  2. (usually plural) a destructive action; "the ravages of time"; "the depredations of age and disease"

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What does depredation mean?
an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding (usually plural) a destructive action; "the ravages of time"; "the depredations of age and disease"
What part of speech is depredation?
Depredation is a noun.
How many definitions does depredation have?
Depredation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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