01 n. Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes l…
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Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury.“I was brought here under the disadvantage of being unknown by sight to any of you.” — Burke.“Abandoned by their great patron, the faction henceforward acted at disadvantage.” — Palfrey.
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Loss; detriment; hindrance; prejudice to interest, fame, credit, profit, or other good.“They would throw a construction on his conduct, to his disadvantage before the public.” — Bancroft.