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   lapse

   /laps/

   noun

   • 1. a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement: "a lapse of concentration in the second set cost her the match" Similar failurefailingsliperrormistakeblunderfaultomissionoversightnegligencederelictioninformal:slip-upfail
   • ▪ a decline from previously high standards: "tracing his lapse into petty crime" Similar declinedownturnfallfallingfalling awayslippingdropdeteriorationworseningdegenerationderelictionbackslidingregressionretrogressiondecaydescentsinkingslideebbwaningcorruptiondebasementtaintingcorrosionimpairment
   • ▪ the termination of a right or privilege through disuse or failure to follow appropriate procedures.
   • 2. an interval or passage of time: "there was a considerable lapse of time between the two events" Similar intervalgappauseintermissioninterludelullhiatusbreakpassagecoursepassingperiodtermspanspell

   verb

   • 1. (of a right, privilege, or agreement) become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed; expire: "he let his membership of CND lapse" Similar expirebecome voidbecome invalidrun outterminatebecome obsolete
   • ▪ (of a state or activity) fail to be maintained; come to an end: "if your diet has lapsed it's time you revived it" Similar endceasecome to an endstopterminatevanishdisappearpassfadefall awaydwindlewiltwitherdie
   • ▪ cease to follow the rules and practices of a religion or doctrine: "many Christians in Britain have lapsed"
   • 2. pass gradually into (an inferior state or condition): "the country has lapsed into chaos" Similar deterioratedeclinefallfall offdropworsendegeneratedecayrotbackslideregressretrogressget worsesinkwaneslumpfailinformal:go downhillgo to potgo to the dogsgo down the toilethit the skidsOpposite improvestrengthen
   • ▪ revert to (a previous or more familiar style of speaking or behaviour): "the girls lapsed into French" Similar revertrelapsefall backdriftslideslipsinksubside

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin lapsus, from labi ‘to glide, slip, or fall’; the verb reinforced by Latin lapsare ‘to slip or stumble’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLAPSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   lapse in sth There had been a lapse in security at the company, and the personal details of hundreds of customers had been made public. a security lapse [ C, usually singular ]

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   The meaning of LAPSE is a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention. How to use lapse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lapse.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLAPSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LAPSE meaning: 1. a temporary failure: 2. a period of time passing between two things happening: 3. to end…. Learn more.

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   Lapse definition: an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard. See examples of LAPSE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAPSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A lapse is a moment or instance of bad behaviour by someone who usually behaves well. On Friday he showed neither decency nor dignity. It was an uncommon lapse.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lapseLapse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A lapse is a temporary slip, failure or break in continuity. If you’re normally polite, a lapse in manners could make you forget to say “please” and “thank you.”

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlapse noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of lapse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLAPSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   LAPSE definition: 1. a period of time when something does not happen as it should: 2. a period of time passing…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlapse verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of lapse verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › lapseLapse - definition of lapse by The Free Dictionary

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    Define lapse. lapse synonyms, lapse pronunciation, lapse translation, English dictionary definition of lapse. a temporary deviation; a slip or error: a lapse of judgment; discontinuance due to a late payment: She let her insurance lapse.