Definition for

defection


noun – A lack: a failure; especially, failure in the performance of duty or obligation.

noun – The act of abandoning a person or a cause to which one is bound by allegiance or duty, or to which one has attached himself; a falling away; apostasy; backsliding.

noun – Act of abandoning a person or cause to which one is bound by allegiance or duty, or to which one has attached himself; desertion; failure in duty; a falling away; apostasy; backsliding.

noun – an act or incidence of defecting

noun – the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)

noun – withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

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