In full, writ of devastavit: a writ issued against an executor or administrator claiming compensation for such misapplication of assets.
Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastation.
The crime of damaging things or harming people on purpose.
The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his limbs which are necessary for defense or protection.
Infliction of violent injury on a person or thing.
A state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.