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单词 dereliction
释义 der·e·lic·tion
\ˌderəˈlikshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin dereliction-, derelictio, from derelictus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
 a. : an intentional abandonment
  < dereliction of sins — Jeremy Taylor >
  — now used chiefly in law
 b. : the state of being abandoned
2. obsolete : failure especially of physical or mental powers
3. : a recession of water (as of the sea) so that land above high-water mark is left dry
4.
 a. : intentional or conscious neglect (as of principles)
  < dereliction of duty >
  : deviation especially from conventional conduct : delinquency
 b. : fault, shortcoming
Synonyms: see failure
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