desertion
English → English
noun//dɪˈzɜːʃən//
(military) Abandoning duty: the act of leaving a military post or one's post without permission
In wartime, desertion is considered a very serious crime and can lead to life in prison.
(English) In wartime, desertion is considered a very serious crime and can lead to life in prison.
The soldier was charged with desertion after he failed to return from his leave of absence.
(English) The soldier was charged with desertion after he failed to return from his leave of absence.
Entry ID: en:en:desertion · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary