noun
desertion
dih-ZUR-shuhn
noun
1
The act of abandoning a duty, post, or person, especially without permission.
"He was charged with desertion after failing to return to his unit."
How to Use Desertion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLeaving a duty or person behind without permission or warning.
Common pairings
charged with desertion
desertion from the army
Word Forms
desertions plural
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