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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

dereliction

/dɪˈrɛlɪkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does dereliction mean?

noun

The act of abandoning or neglecting a duty or responsibility; a state of being neglected or abandoned.

Example

"The city's dereliction of its infrastructure led to a decline in property values."

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