Australian English Meaning of lapse
lapse
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Definitions and Meaning of lapse in English
lapse (n)
a mistake resulting from inattention
a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
a failure to maintain a higher state
lapse (v)
pass into a specified state or condition
end, at least for a long time
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
go back to bad behavior
let slip
pass by
lapse (n.)
A gliding, slipping, or gradual falling; an unobserved or imperceptible progress or passing away,; -- restricted usually to immaterial things, or to figurative uses.
A slip; an error; a fault; a failing in duty; a slight deviation from truth or rectitude.
The termination of a right or privilege through neglect to exercise it within the limited time, or through failure of some contingency; hence, the devolution of a right or privilege.
A fall or apostasy.
lapse (v. i.)
To pass slowly and smoothly downward, backward, or away; to slip downward, backward, or away; to glide; -- mostly restricted to figurative uses.
To slide or slip in moral conduct; to fail in duty; to fall from virtue; to deviate from rectitude; to commit a fault by inadvertence or mistake.
To fall or pass from one proprietor to another, or from the original destination, by the omission, negligence, or failure of some one, as a patron, a legatee, etc.
To become ineffectual or void; to fall.
lapse (v. t.)
To let slip; to permit to devolve on another; to allow to pass.
To surprise in a fault or error; hence, to surprise or catch, as an offender.
FAQs About the word lapse
lapse
a mistake resulting from inattention, a break or intermission in the occurrence of something, a failure to maintain a higher state, pass into a specified state
reversal,reverse,setback,decline,Disappointment,knock,reversion,breakdown,collapse,comedown
status quo
lapsable => lapsable, lappula => burr, lapps => Laps, lapponic => Lappish, lapponian => Lapponian,
