dereliction

🇬🇧 UK/.deri'likʃәn/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Willful neglect of one's duty or responsibilities; the act of abandoning something.

玩忽职守;失职;遗弃

🧩 Root Breakdown

derelictionother
=dereliction

Common Collocations

  • 1.dereliction of duty玩忽职守
  • 2.willful dereliction故意失职
  • 3.breach of duty失职

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The officer's dereliction of duty resulted in serious consequences for public safety.

  • 2.

    The court found clear evidence of willful dereliction in the company's negligence.

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