de.væsˈta.vit, de-ˈvæ-stə-vit

Definitions

1. verb

to devastate or lay waste to, especially by burning

“The invading army devastated the town, leaving it in ruins.”

2. noun

a writ or judicial order to devastate or lay waste to land or property

“The king issued a devastavit against the rebellious lord, stripping him of his lands.”