dereliction

Phonetic Respelling: [ der-uh-lik-shuhn ]

Definition:

n. -Now Rare- an abandoning or forsaking-Now Rare- the state of being abandoned or forsaken a neglect of; or failure in; duty; a being remiss-Law- the gaining of land from water by the gradual retreat of the sea below the usual watermark

Sentence:

He was put on leave due to the dereliction of his duties.

More example sentences:

He was put on leave due to the dereliction of his duties.

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Dereliction rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • diction
  • fiction
  • friction
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • addiction
  • affliction
  • constriction
  • conviction
  • depiction
  • eviction
  • infliction
  • nonfiction
  • prediction
  • restriction
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • benediction
  • contradiction
  • crucifixion
  • interdiction
  • jurisdiction