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    desertion
    /dɪˈzəːʃn/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDESERTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DESERTION definition: 1. the act of leaving the armed forces without permission: 2. the act of leaving someone behind in…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › desertionDesertion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Desertion is the act of deserting or abandoning a person, post, or relationship without consent or legal justification. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and legal implications of desertion from Merriam-Webster.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › desertionDESERTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the act of deserting or the state of being deserted. Law. willful abandonment, especially of one's spouse without consent, in violation of legal or moral obligations. an act of leaving military service or duty without the intention of returning. desertion.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDESERTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Desertion is the act of leaving without permission or planning to return, or leaving someone in a difficult situation. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of desertion with examples from various sources.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › desertionDesertion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of desertion. noun. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility. synonyms: abandonment, defection. see more. noun. the act of giving something up. synonyms: abandonment, forsaking. see more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › desertionDesertion - definition of desertion by The Free Dictionary

    Define desertion. desertion synonyms, desertion pronunciation, desertion translation, English dictionary definition of desertion. n. 1. a. The act or an instance of deserting. b. The state of being deserted. 2. Law a. Willful abandonment of a spouse or child owed a duty of support.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDESERTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Desertion is the act of leaving or being left without consent or obligation. It can apply to personal relationships, military service, or legal duties. See synonyms, collocations, and sentences from The Guardian.