Keir Starmer

I would reject wholeheartedly any notion of a Labour Party that is not committed to returning to power at the first opportunity. Of course that needs to be principled power. But standing on the sidelines looking for the purest ideology is a dereliction of the duty for any Labour member.

British Politician

Jan Mark

When writers for adults contemplate Venice, they behold decay, dereliction and death. Thomas Mann, Daphne du Maurier, L. P. Hartley and Salley Vickers have all dispatched hapless protagonists to Italy, where they see Venice - and die.

British Writer

Anthony Zinni

In the lead up to the Iraq war and its later conduct, I saw at a minimum, true dereliction, negligence and irresponsibility, at worse, lying, incompetence and corruption.

American Statesman

Klaus Schwab

A winner-takes-all economy that offers only limited access to the middle class is a recipe for democratic malaise and dereliction.

German Economist

Dereliction can describe physical objects that are visibly deteriorating due to neglect.

Physical Deterioration

The word carries a tone of sadness or disapproval, reflecting neglect's negative impact.

Emotional Tone

Dereliction isn't limited to structures; it can refer to any neglected state or condition.

Not Just Buildings

Dereliction often relates to professionals or officials failing in their responsibilities.

Professional Accountability

Use 'dereliction' to emphasize the severity of someone's neglect in their duty.

Serious Implications

In legal contexts, 'dereliction of duty' can have formal consequences or penalties.

Legal Consequences

In real estate, 'dereliction' refers to property that's not just vacant but also uncared for.

Real Estate Context

Dereliction can be a sign of urban decay or areas in need of regeneration.