adjective
- no longer valid or in effect because a time limit has passed
- no longer practicing a religion or belief that one formerly held
- having failed to maintain membership or participation in an organization
Examples
- Her driver’s license was lapsed and needed to be renewed.
- The insurance policy had lapsed due to non-payment.
- He described himself as a lapsed Catholic who no longer attended church.
- The lapsed membership could be reactivated by paying the annual fee.
- Many lapsed voters returned to the polls for this important election.
- The contract became lapsed after the deadline passed without renewal.