Lapsed
Lapsed
(?), a. 1. Having slipped downward, backward, or away; having lost position, privilege, etc., by neglect; -- restricted to figurative uses.[1913 Webster]
Once more I will renewMilton.
His lapsed powers, though forfeit.
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2. Ineffectual, void, or forfeited; as, a
lapsed policy of insurance; a
lapsed legacy.
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Lapsed devise,
Lapsed legacy
(Law), a devise, or legacy, which fails to take effect in consequence of the death of the devisee, or legatee, before that of the testator, or for other cause.
Wharton (Law Dict.).
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