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View definitions for lapse

lapse

noun as in break in action

noun as in backsliding

verb as in become void; fall back into previous pattern

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Example Sentences

They concluded her behaviour indicated "a serious lapse in professional judgment" and suspended her from the nursing register for a year, preventing her working in healthcare.

From BBC

"I understand that even a brief lapse in judgement can have a far-reaching impact, and I deeply regret any disappointment caused."

From BBC

Taylor told an investigation by the teaching regulator that he hoped the victims could “move on from the experience in a positive way” and apologised for his “momentary lapse of judgement”.

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Montana’s lapse into one-party control would free the state from paid political manipulations, sure, but that would also be an indicator that the political options had disappeared too.

From Slate

Fatigue is a factor when you face Spurs because although Villa did not leave any gaps at the back before the break, it only takes one lapse - and one quality ball - to let them in.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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