Definition of Lapse

A temporary failure; a slip

Examples of Lapse in a sentence

Without sleep, you are likely to have a lapse in reason, being unable to think clearly.  🔊

His lapse in judgement led him to fall behind in his studies.  🔊

If you want to quit smoking, you cannot have a lapse and return to your old habit.  🔊

Even if you just commit one crime, that single lapse in character can land you in jail.  🔊

Letting off the accused murderer, the citizens felt there was a huge lapse in justice.  🔊

Since he had a lapse in his coverage during the accident, his car would not be paid for by the insurance company.  🔊

Giving into temptation, he let himself lapse back into old habits.  🔊

A surgeon cannot afford to have a lapse in his skills, as it could cost a patient’s life.  🔊

Though he had been insured previously, his lapse in life insurance coverage meant he was uninsured at death.  🔊

A solider must not lapse in his bravery, or it could cost more than his own life.  🔊

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