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abandonment n. [
forsaking, desertion] the act of giving something up
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abandonment n. [
desertion, defection] withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"
. wn #3
abandonment n. the voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away
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