DERELICTION - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
willful negligence
Categories: Negligence, Carelessness, Neglect, Nonperformance, Wrongdoing, Wrongful conduct, Misconduct, Actus reus
Synonyms
Delinquency, Dereliction, Willful neglect
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dereliction" comes from Latin dērelictiō.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.