a. [ L. devitare to avoid; de + vitare to shun, avoid. ] Avoidable. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To deprive of life or vitality. -- De*vi`tal*i*za"tion n. [1913 Webster]
n. [ L. devitatio. ] An avoiding or escaping; also, a warning. [ Obs. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]