Comparative for no longer active or functioning
“Another group of nurses who had been certified but let their certification lapse, cited several reasons for their lapsed certification.”
Comparative for no longer following the rules and practices of a religion or doctrine
“A lapsed Ukrainian Catholic, he retains a respect for the imagery of the church, for its mythical implications.”
Comparative for referring to something or someone one used to have
“I regret not renewing my membership, now it has lapsed and I can no longer access the perks.”
Comparative for not valid or legally binding
Comparative for referring to something or someone one used to have
Comparative for finished or having been brought to an end
Comparative for of which knowledge has been lost
Comparative for having been destroyed permanently
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