in the canon law, is of two kinds, namely, a beneficio, and ab officio.

Deprivation a beneficio is, when for some great crime a minister is wholly and for ever deprived of his living or preferment; which differs from suspension, in that the latter is only temporary.

Deprivation ab officio is, when a minister is for ever deprived of his order, which is the same, in reality, with what we otherwise call deposition and degradation. Deprivation is usually awarded for some heinous crime deserving death, and is performed by the bishop with solemn formalities. See Degradation.