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.
Etymology: Du. overslag (n.) f. overslaan omit (as OVER, slaan strike)