lapse
nounUK /læps/
US /læps/
A small mistake or a short moment when you forget to do something.
The teacher forgave his lapse in attention during class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A period of time that passes.
After a lapse of two years, they met again.
3. A gradual falling into a worse state.
The old building fell into a state of lapse and disrepair.
4. To stop for a while or come to an end.
Her membership will lapse if she does not renew it.
5. To fall slowly into a different or worse condition.
He lapsed into silence after the long day.