Depopulation
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
Inits most proper signification, is the destruction of the people of a country or place. This word is, however, taken rather in a passive than an active sense; we say depopulation, to designate the diminution of its inhabitants, arising either from violent causes, or the want of multiplication.
Vide 12 Co. 30.