[U] the process by which an area of land sinks to a lower level than normal, or by which a building sinks into the ground:
The houses in this area are liable to subsidence. * The buildings were insured against fire, subsidence and earthquakes. * The roots of the trees are causing subsidence damage to the building. * The road was closed because of subsidence.
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