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Definition of Dereliction
1. Noun. A tendency to be negligent and uncaring. "His adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities"
Exact synonyms: Delinquency, Willful Neglect
Generic synonyms: Neglect, Neglectfulness, Negligence
Derivative terms: Delinquent
Generic synonyms: Neglect, Neglectfulness, Negligence
Derivative terms: Delinquent
2. Noun. Willful negligence.
Generic synonyms: Actus Reus, Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Wrongful Conduct, Carelessness, Neglect, Negligence, Nonperformance
Specialized synonyms: Nonfeasance
Specialized synonyms: Nonfeasance
Definition of Dereliction
1. n. The act of leaving with an intention not to reclaim or resume; an utter forsaking abandonment.
Definition of Dereliction
1. Noun. willful neglect of one's duty ¹
2. Noun. the act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dereliction
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