Definition of neglect

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Neglect (v.) Omission if attention or civilities; slight; as, neglect of strangers..

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Nonobedience :: Nonobedience (n.) Neglect of obedience; failure to obey.
Forfeit :: Forfeit (n.) To lose, or lose the right to, by some error, fault, offense, or crime; to render one's self by misdeed liable to be deprived of; to alienate the right to possess, by some neglect or crime; as, to forfeit an estate by treason; to forfeit reputation by a breach of promise; -- with to before the one acquiring what is forfeited..
Lapse :: Lapse (n.) The termination of a right or privilege through neglect to exercise it within the limited time, or through failure of some contingency; hence, the devolution of a right or privilege..
Disobey :: Disobey (v. t.) Not to obey; to neglect or refuse to obey (a superior or his commands, the laws, etc.); to transgress the commands of (one in authority); to violate, as an order; as, refractory children disobey their parents; men disobey their Maker and the laws..
Delinquent :: Delinquent (n.) One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit.
Pass :: Pass (v. i.) To go unheeded or neglected; to proceed without hindrance or opposition; as, we let this act pass..
Inobservation :: Inobservation (n.) Neglect or want of observation.
Neglected :: Neglected (imp. & p. p.) of Neglec.
Slighting :: Slighting (a.) Characterized by neglect or disregard.
Disobedient :: Disobedient (a.) Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed by authority; -- applied to persons and acts..
Cut :: Cut (n.) That which wounds the feelings, as a harsh remark or criticism, or a sarcasm; personal discourtesy, as neglecting to recognize an acquaintance when meeting him; a slight..
Inexecution :: Inexecution (n.) Neglect of execution; nonperformance; as, the inexecution of a treaty..
Contemptible :: Contemptible (a.) Despised; scorned; neglected; abject.
Nonrendition :: Nonrendition (n.) Neglect of rendition; the not rendering what is due.
Invigilancy :: Invigilancy (n.) Want of vigilance; neglect of watching; carelessness.
Wilderness :: Wilderness (v. t.) A disorderly or neglected place.
Forslack :: Forslack (v. t.) To neglect by idleness; to delay or to waste by sloth.
Neglect :: Neglect (v.) Omission if attention or civilities; slight; as, neglect of strangers..
Disobedience :: Disobedience (n.) Neglect or refusal to obey; violation of a command or prohibition.
Doomage :: Doomage (n.) A penalty or fine for neglect.
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