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- DictionaryDe·fec·tion/dəˈfekSHən/
noun
- 1. the desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one: "the very public defections of four writers from the publishing house"
The meaning of DEFECTION is conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion.
Defection definition: desertion from allegiance, loyalty, duty, or the like; apostasy. See examples of DEFECTION used in a sentence.
Aug 14, 2015 · DEFECTION definition: 1. the act of leaving a country, political party, etc. to go to another one: 2. the act of leaving…. Learn more.
Definitions of defection. noun. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility. synonyms: abandonment, desertion. see more. noun. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) synonyms: apostasy, renunciation. see more. Cite this entry. Style:
1. To disown allegiance to one's country and take up residence in another: a Soviet citizen who defected to Israel. 2. To abandon a position or association, often to join an opposing group: defected from the party over the issue of free trade.
DEFECTION meaning: 1. the act of leaving a country, political party, etc. to go to another one: 2. the act of leaving…. Learn more.
noun. 1. desertion from allegiance, loyalty, duty, or the like; apostasy. His defection to East Germany was regarded as treasonable. 2. failure; lack; loss. He was overcome by a sudden defection of courage. ANTONYMS 1. loyalty. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.
A failing or failure. Webster's New World. An act or incidence of defecting. Wiktionary. Synonyms: renunciation. apostasy. abandonment. desertion. runout. going over to the other side. withdrawal. lack. deficiency. failing. tergiversation. recreancy. recreance. Antonyms: joining. Other Word Forms of Defection.
Definition of defection noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Defection definition: desertion from allegiance, loyalty, duty, or the like; apostasy. See examples of DEFECTION used in a sentence.
