dereliction
(der-e-lic-tion)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. Now Rare an abandoning or forsakingNow Rare the state of being abandoned or forsaken a neglect of; or failure in; duty; a being remissLaw the gaining of land from water by the gradual retreat of the sea below the usual watermark
Example Sentence
He was put on leave due to the dereliction of his duties.
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dereliction
Rhymes
- diction
- fiction
- friction
- addiction
- affliction
- constriction
- conviction
- depiction
- eviction
- infliction
- nonfiction
- prediction
- restriction
- benediction
- contradiction
- crucifixion
- dereliction
- interdiction
- jurisdiction