n. [ L. derelictio. ]
Cession or dereliction, actual or tacit, of other powers. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
A total dereliction of military duties. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. relictio a leaving behind. ] (Law) A leaving dry; a recession of the sea or other water, leaving dry land; land left uncovered by such recession. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]