Dēv'as-tā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. devastatio, Fr. dévastation, Sp. devastacion, It. devastazione.] 1. The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated. Even now the devastation is begun. And half the business of destruction done. Goldsmith. 2. (Law.) Waste of the goods of the deceased by an executor or administrator. Blackstone. Syn.—Desolation; ravage; waste; havoc; destruction; ruin; overthrow.