devastavit

noun2

1. •
   Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastation.

   • In the case of an executor committing a devastavit, and a decree for payment of the amount, the debt is considered as due from the time of the devastavit, and not from the date of the decree; […] — 1832
2. •
   In full, writ of devastavit: a writ issued against an executor or administrator claiming compensation for such misapplication of assets.