Definition of neglect

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

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Shortcoming :: Shortcoming (n.) Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty..
Excuse :: Excuse (v. t.) That which is offered as a reason for being excused; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault or irregular deportment; apology; as, an excuse for neglect of duty; excuses for delay of payment..
Slacken :: Slacken (v. t.) To neglect; to be remiss in.
Scamp :: Scamp (a.) To perform in a hasty, neglectful, or imperfect manner; to do superficially..
Canker :: Canker (n.) An obstinate and often incurable disease of a horse's foot, characterized by separation of the horny portion and the development of fungoid growths; -- usually resulting from neglected thrush..
Doomage :: Doomage (n.) A penalty or fine for neglect.
Impunctuality :: Impunctuality (n.) Neglect of, or failure in, punctuality..
Nonpreparation :: Nonpreparation (n.) Neglect or failure to prepare; want of preparation.
Dereliction :: Dereliction (n.) A neglect or omission as if by willful abandonment.
Cessor :: Cessor (v. i.) One who neglects, for two years, to perform the service by which he holds lands, so that he incurs the danger of the writ of cessavit. See Cessavit..
Cess :: Cess (v. i.) To cease; to neglect.
Default :: Default (v. t.) To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit; as, to default a dividend..
Invigilancy :: Invigilancy (n.) Want of vigilance; neglect of watching; carelessness.
Keep :: Keep (v. t.) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate; to practice or perform, as duty; not to neglect; to be faithful to..
Disacquaintance :: Disacquaintance (n.) Neglect of disuse of familiarity, or familiar acquaintance..
Maverick :: Maverick (n.) In the southwestern part of the united States, a bullock or heifer that has not been branded, and is unclaimed or wild; -- said to be from Maverick, the name of a cattle owner in Texas who neglected to brand his cattle..
Disusage :: Disusage (n.) Gradual cessation of use or custom; neglect of use; disuse.
Inattention :: Inattention (n.) Want of attention, or failure to pay attention; disregard; heedlessness; neglect..
Wilderness :: Wilderness (v. t.) A disorderly or neglected place.
Nonobservance :: Nonobservance (n.) Neglect or failure to observe or fulfill.
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