0 a period of time that passes: --
There was a considerable lapse of time between agreement being obtained and work actually going ahead.
1 the reason for a legal agreement ending, because an agreed time limit has passed: --
The contracts had been terminated because they had expired by lapse of time.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
lapse of time