lapse

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    a temporary return to a previous state or condition; a failure to maintain a standard
    en: a temporary return to a previous state or condition; a failure to maintain a standard
  2. verb
    to fail to maintain a standard; to pass or slip by
    en: to fail to maintain a standard; to pass or slip by

examples

  1. a lapse in judgment

    a lapse in judgment

  2. He experienced a lapse in judgment.

    He experienced a lapse in judgment.