dereliction
/ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən/
noun
- The state of being abandoned and in poor condition, especially of a building or area.
- Years of dereliction had turned the once-beautiful mansion into a ruin.
- The city council is addressing the dereliction of public housing projects.
- The dereliction of the old train station made it a dangerous place to explore.
- The act of failing to do what you are supposed to do; neglect of duty or responsibility.
- The officer was accused of dereliction of duty for not responding to the emergency call.
- The report highlighted the company's dereliction in ensuring worker safety.
- His dereliction of responsibility caused the project to fail.
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