Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
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.
noun
- the act of deserting or abandoning or the state of being deserted or abandoned
- law wilful abandonment, esp of one’s spouse or children, without consent and in breach of obligations
1590s, from Middle French désertion (early 15c.), from Late Latin desertionem (nominative desertio) “a forsaking, abandoning,” noun of action from past participle stem of Latin deserere (see desert (v.)).