Dereliction (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tendency to be negligent and uncaring; "he inherited his delinquency from his father"; "his derelictions were not really intended as crimes"; "his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Willful negligence.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's dereliction of its safety protocols led to the devastating accident that killed several workers.
- The landlord's dereliction of his duties resulted in the building falling into disrepair and becoming a hazard to tenants.
- The government's dereliction of its responsibility to protect the environment has led to widespread pollution and destruction of natural habitats.
- The doctor's dereliction of her duty to provide adequate care resulted in the patient's condition worsening and ultimately led to a lawsuit.
- The city's dereliction of its maintenance duties has left many of its public parks and green spaces in a state of neglect and disrepair.