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| der·e·lict [ dérrə lìkt ] |
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1. deserted: no longer lived in
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2. neglected: in poor condition because of neglect
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3. law abandoning duty: neglectful of duty or obligations
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noun (plural der·e·licts) |
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1. homeless person: somebody without a home or employment
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2. abandoned property: a building, ship, or other property that has been abandoned
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3. law neglectful person: somebody who is neglectful of duty or obligations
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin derelictus, past participle of derelinquere "abandon utterly" < relinquere (see relinquish)] |
