Meaning of the word lapse in English

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lapse

US /læps/
UK /læps/

Noun

1.

a temporary failure:

Example:
a lapse of concentration

Verb

1.

to end legally or officially by not being continued or made effective for a longer period:

Example:
The association needs to win back former members who have allowed their subscriptions to lapse.
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