2. That which disappoints.

Syn. -- Miscarriage; frustration; balk.

Dis`ap*pre"ci*ate (?), v. t. [See Appreciate.] To undervalue; not to esteem. -- Dis`ap*pre`ci*a"tion (#), n.

Dis*ap`pro*ba"tion (?), n. [Pref. dis- + approbation: cf. F. désapprobation. Cf. Disapprove.] The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure.

We have ever expressed the most unqualified disapprobation of all the steps.

Burke.

Dis*ap"pro*ba`to*ry (?), a. Containing disapprobation; serving to disapprove.

Dis`ap*pro"pri*ate (?), a. (Law) Severed from the appropriation or possession of a spiritual corporation.

The appropriation may be severed, and the church become disappropriate, two ways.

Blackstone.

Dis`ap*pro"pri*ate (?), v. t. 1. To release from individual ownership or possession. Milton.

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