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de·ser·tion \də̇ˈzer]shən, dēˈ-, -zə̄], -zəi]\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin desertion-, desertio, from Latin desertus + -ion-, -io -ion 1. : the act or an instance of deserting: a. : abandonment of a person to whom one is obligated or bound by agreement < we resolved to make the dash for the summit in spite of their desertion > : abandonment of that to which a degree of loyalty is considered due (as a post of duty, employment engaged for, a cause, a political party) : defection b. : a deserting from the military or naval service c. : the intentional and substantial abandonment permanently or for a period of time stated by law without legal excuse and without consent of one's duties arising out of a status (as that of husband and wife or parent and child) 2. : a state of being deserted or forsaken : desolation 3. : one who deserts < all the desertions gave themselves up > |