n. & v.
n. Brit. Mil. the passing over of one's turn of duty.
v.tr. 1 Brit. Mil. pass over (one's duty) in consideration of another duty that takes precedence. 2 US pass over in favour of another. 3 US omit to consider.
[ Du. overslag (n.) f. overslaan omit (as OVER, slaan strike) ]