Lapsed Meaning in English
word · lemma: lapse
Definition
No longer valid, active, or in use because the required time or conditions have passed. It can also describe someone who has stopped following a belief or habit.
Usage & Nuances
'Lapsed' is formal and often used in business, legal, or religious contexts (e.g., 'lapsed license', 'lapsed Catholic'). Usually describes things that were once valid or active but aren't anymore. Don’t confuse with 'expired' (more for food or dates) or 'elapsed' (means time has passed).
Example Sentences
My driver's license has lapsed.
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The insurance policy lapsed after I forgot to pay.
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His membership at the gym lapsed last month.
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She’s a lapsed vegetarian—she started eating meat again.
natural
Our contract lapsed, so we have to renegotiate.
natural
He's a lapsed Catholic but still celebrates some traditions.
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