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Definition derelict in British English

derelict adjective

adjective
/ˈderəlɪkt/
1

something such as a building or piece of land that is derelict is empty, not used, and in a bad condition

Example

a derelict house/factory/warehouse

Example

The mailman was derelict in his duty to deliver mail when he skipped the houses that had pet dogs.

Definition derelict in British English