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dereliction [Brit dɛrəˈlɪkʃ(ə)n, Am ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃ(ə)n] N

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dereliction

dereliction of duty LAW

manquement m au devoir

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gross dereliction of duty

manquement m grave au devoir

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manquement au devoir ADMIN, LAW

dereliction of duty

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dereliction N

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1. dereliction no pl (dilapidation):

dereliction

2. dereliction (failure):

dereliction

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The historic vessel was saved from dereliction by a group of enthusiasts who are currently engaged in its restoration. en.wikipedia.org

Critics among colleagues and the general public accused him of dereliction of duty, discrediting his office, and seeking personal gain. en.wikipedia.org

Once known for being a grey, gaunt, and romantic building, it fell into dereliction during the 19th century. en.wikipedia.org

The railway was then shut and soon began to display signs of dereliction. en.wikipedia.org

Members served without pay and could be removed at any time by the electors for dereliction of duty. en.wikipedia.org

However, neither was court-martialed as would normally have been the result of dereliction of duty. en.wikipedia.org

The commanding officer shares responsibilities for crimes that are not punished (dereliction). en.wikipedia.org

He often had to choose between accepting a house and saving it, or declining it and sentencing it to dereliction and demolition. en.wikipedia.org

I believe that government officials who hold information regarding environmental hazards from the public should have to answer for their dereliction of duty. en.wikipedia.org

Their fates include dereliction, demolition and residential conversion. en.wikipedia.org

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