The act of leaving with an intention not to reclaim or resume; an utter forsaking abandonment. Cession or dereliction, actual or tacit, of other powers. Burke.
A neglect or omission as if by willful abandonment. A total dereliction of military duties. Sir W. Scott.
The state of being left or abandoned.
A retiring of the sea, occasioning a change of high-water mark, whereby land is gained.
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