devastavit

/D EH1 V AH0 S T EY1 V IH0 T/
noun
  1. 1

    (property law) Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastation.

  2. 2

    (property law) In full, writ of devastavit: a writ issued against an executor or administrator claiming compensation for such misapplication of assets.