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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 lapse n. Pronunciation: ' laps Function: noun Etymology: Latin lapsus, from labi to slip ― more at SLEEP Date: 1526 1 a : a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention <a lapse in table manners> b : a temporary deviation or fall especially from a higher to a lower state <a lapse from grace> 2 : a becoming less : DECLINE 3 a (1) : the termination of a right or privilege through neglect to exercise it within some limit of time (2) : termination of coverage for nonpayment of premiums b : INTERRUPTION , DISCONTINUANCE <returned to college after a lapse of several years> 4 : an abandonment of religious faith : APOSTASY 5 : a passage of time also : INTERVAL synonyms see ERROR ]]> 2 lapse n. Function: verb Inflected Form:   lapsed ; laps·ing Date: 1611 intransitive verb 1 a : to fall from an attained and usually high level (as of morals or manners) to one much lower also : to depart from an accepted pattern or standard b : SINK , SLIP < lapsed into unconsciousness> 2 : to go out of existence : CEASE <after a few polite exchanges, the conversation lapsed > 3 : to pass from one proprietor to another or from an original owner by omission or negligence <allowed the insurance policy to lapse > 4 : to glide along : PASS <time lapse s > transitive verb : to let slip : FORFEIT <all of those who have lapsed their membership ― AAUP Bull. > –laps·er noun ]]>