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desertion
nounfeminineformaluncommon/dɨzɨɾˈsɐ̃w̃/de·ser·ção
Definition
1The act of illegally leaving the armed forces or abandoning a duty or obligation to which one was committed.
Usage examples
“The soldier was tried for desertion during the conflict.”
“Desertion from a position of responsibility is considered a serious offense.”
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Common combinations
military desertioncharged with desertioncrime of desertion