Urban Development And Planning Terms

noun the action of damaging the appearance of something, especially graffiti or vandalism

• The defacement of public property is a serious offense that can result in legal consequences.
• I can't believe someone would stoop so low as to commit defacement on that historical monument.
• That graffiti artist is known for their defacement skills, but it's still illegal.
• The defacement of her reputation was swift and brutal after the scandal broke.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or nonspecific

• The neighborhood on the wrong side of the tracks has been experiencing economic decline for years.
• I heard she grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, but she's doing really well now.
• People from the wrong side of the tracks don't always get a fair chance in life.
• Being on the wrong side of the tracks can symbolize feeling marginalized or excluded in society.

noun the office or function of an aedile in ancient Rome

• The aedility was responsible for maintaining public buildings and infrastructure in ancient Rome.
• The aedility was like the city maintenance crew back in the day.
• The aedility had to make sure everything in the city was kept in check.
• The aedility of our group is to ensure that our project runs smoothly and efficiently.