Definition
deprival
noun
- the act or fact of taking away or withholding something that someone has or needs
Usage: formal; often used in legal or philosophical contexts
Examples
- The deprival of basic rights was a central issue in the human rights case.
- Sleep deprival can have serious effects on cognitive function.
- The court ruled that the deprival of education was unconstitutional.
- Economic deprival often leads to social unrest.
- Parents worry about the deprival of outdoor play for children in urban areas.
- The deprival of freedom of speech is a violation of democratic principles.