Dereliction

Definition:

  • (n.) The act of leaving with an intention not to reclaim or resume; an utter forsaking abandonment.
  • (n.) A neglect or omission as if by willful abandonment.
  • (n.) The state of being left or abandoned.
  • (n.) A retiring of the sea, occasioning a change of high-water mark, whereby land is gained.

Compare dereliction with other words:

carelessness vs. dereliction

abnegation vs. dereliction

dereliction vs. negligence

abandoned vs. dereliction

abandoning vs. dereliction

dereliction vs. duty

dereliction vs. neglect

dereliction vs. willful