Clues for the word "PRIVATION"

We've had 3 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 3 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Quick crossword on June 29, 2015.

Definition of privation

n. - The act of depriving, or taking away; hence, the depriving of rank or office; degradation in rank; deprivation.
n. - The state of being deprived or destitute of something, especially of something required or desired; destitution; need; as, to undergo severe privations.
n. - The condition of being absent; absence; negation.