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Definition of disablement

disablement

/dɪsˈeɪbəlmənt/
dis · a · ble · ment
Plural:disablements
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Adjective:disabled
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• noun

1

British The condition of being disabled or incapacitated, or the act of rendering someone or something unable to function normally.

Example

"The worker received a statutory pension following his permanent disablement in an industrial accident."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'disability' is the standard general term in both British and American English, 'disablement' is primarily used in British legal, administrative, and insurance contexts to refer to the specific act of becoming disabled or the resulting loss of capacity.

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• Nearby Words

disability
disable
disabled
disablement
disabler
disabling
disadvantage

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disablement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disablement
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