ˌderəˈlikshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin dereliction-, derelictio, from derelictus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : an intentional abandonment
dereliction of sins — Jeremy Taylor
— now used chiefly in law
b. : the state of being abandoned
2. obsolete : failure especially of physical or mental powers
3. : a recession of water (as of the sea) so that land above high-water mark is left dry
4.
a. : intentional or conscious neglect (as of principles)
dereliction of duty
: deviation especially from conventional conduct : delinquency
b. : fault , shortcoming
Synonyms: see failure