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#1 defection n. [desertion, abandonment] withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless". wn
#2 defection n. [apostasy, renunciation] the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes). wn
#2 defection n. [apostasy, renunciation] the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes). wn
