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What is another word for dereliction?

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The state of having been abandoned and become dilapidated

The shameful failure to fulfil one's obligations

A weakness or defect in character

An act or incidence of defecting

Neglect of one's duty

An instance or act of wrongdoing or improper behavior

An act of defying or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

An error or mistake, typically caused by a brief failure of concentration or judgment

A decline from previously high standards

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Noun

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The state of having been abandoned and become dilapidated

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“Following a lengthy period of dereliction it has now developed into a most attractive street once again.”

Noun

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The shameful failure to fulfil one's obligations

non-fulfilment of duty

non-performance of duty

lack of proper care and attention

contributory negligence

failure to pay attention to

failure to take proper care

failure to take proper action

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“Investigators concluded that 18 soldiers committed war crimes ranging from murder and assault to dereliction of duty.”

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A weakness or defect in character

personal imperfection

monkey wrench in the works

other side of the coin

millstone round one's neck

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“John's constant procrastination and lack of commitment to his responsibilities was a clear dereliction of his character.”

Noun

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An act or incidence of defecting

renunciation of belief

abandonment of belief

jailbreak^US

gaolbreak^UK

going absent without leave

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Neglect of one's duty

non-fulfilment of duty

lack of proper care and attention

non-performance of duty

failure to take proper care

failure to take proper action

lack of concern

insufficiency

failure to act

contributory negligence

failure to pay attention to

inattention to

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An instance or act of wrongdoing or improper behavior

offence^UK

offense^US

misdemeanor^US

misbehavior^US

infraction of the law

unprofessional behavior^US

professional misconduct

unprofessional behaviour^UK

dishonor^US

dishonour^UK

unhonor^US

unhonour^UK

scepticism^UK

skepticism^US

going to hell in handbasket

shenanigans

life in the fast lane

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An act of defying or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

Noun

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An error or mistake, typically caused by a brief failure of concentration or judgment

offence^UK

offense^US

misdemeanor^US

misbehavior^US

infraction of the law

inappropriate behaviour

putting foot in mouth

yielding to temptation

skeleton in the closet

bad deed

dirty deal

unjust act

skeleton in the cupboard

outrageous wrongdoing

e-crime

bad act

shocking incident of events

shocking incident

skeleton in closet

dishonourable behaviour

discreditable behaviour

shocking series of events

dishonor^US

dishonour^UK

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Noun

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A decline from previously high standards

worsening of someone's condition

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