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desertion

/dɪˈzɜːrʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does desertion mean?

noun

The act of leaving a place, position, or relationship without permission or notice. The state of being abandoned or deserted.

Example

"The soldier's desertion during the war was a serious offense."

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