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derelict

Definition of derelict

1in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect:a derelict Georgian mansion the barge lay derelict for years

2chiefly North American shamefully negligent of one’s duties or obligations:he was derelict in his duty to his country

1a person without a home, job, or property: derelicts who could fit all their possessions in a paper bag

2a ship or other piece of property abandoned by the owner and in poor condition: she had been a derelict recommissioned for this journey

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin derelictus 'abandoned', past participle of derelinquere, from de- 'completely' + relinquere 'forsake'

Definition of derelict in the US English dictionary

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