\Dep`ra*va"tion\ (d[e^]p`r[.a]*v[=a]"sh[u^]n), n.
[L. depravitio, from depravare: cf. F. d['e]pravation. See
{Deprave}.]
1. Detraction; depreciation. [Obs.]
         To stubborn critics, apt, without a theme, For
         depravation.                          --Shak.
2. The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of
   corrupting.
3. The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy;
   depravity.
         The depravation of his moral character destroyed his
         judgment.                             --Sir G. C.
                                               Lewis.
4. (Med.) Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid
   perversion.
Syn: Depravity; corruption. See {Depravity}.