Dereliction Definition

dĕrə-lĭkshən
noun
An abandoning or forsaking.
Webster's New World
A neglect of, or failure in, duty; a being remiss.
Webster's New World
The state of being abandoned or forsaken.
Webster's New World
The gaining of land from water by the gradual retreat of the sea below the usual watermark.
Webster's New World
The land so gained.
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Other Word Forms of Dereliction

Noun

Singular:
dereliction
Plural:
derelictions

Dereliction Sentence Examples

  • The principle does not apply to the cost of tackling dereliction.

  • This will reduce the demand for new buildings in the countryside, provide jobs and help avoid rural dereliction.

  • Rather, a gross dereliction of duty or recklessness is needed.

  • Ironically, the extensive legacy of post industrial dereliction also proved to be an asset.

  • Small general stores could face closure followed, as always, by urban dereliction.

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Words Starting With

DDEDER

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With D and Ending With N

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With D11 Letter Words Ending With N