Word Meaning

dereliction definition and meaning

n. The act of leaving with an intention not to reclaim or resume; an utter forsaking abandonment.
n. A neglect or omission as if by willful abandonment.
n. The state of being left or abandoned.
n. A retiring of the sea, occasioning a change of high-water mark, whereby land is gained.

Crossword clues for dereliction

- Abandonment
- Neglect (of duty)
- Neglect of duty