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Definition spent in British English

spent adjective

adjective
/spent/
1

used and no longer useful

Example

spent nuclear fuel

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1.1

a spent conviction is an old one that is no longer valid

Example

Generally, a spent conviction does not need to be disclosed when you apply for a job.

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2

very tired

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Definition spent in British English