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Vocabulary Entry
defection
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of abandoning or deserting a cause, position, or party.
Example Sentences
"His defection from the party surprised many."
"The spies faced severe penalties for their defection."
"Defection can sometimes lead to significant political changes."
V
verb
To abandon or desert a cause, position, or party.
Example Sentences
"She decided to defect from the organization."
"Several soldiers chose to defect rather than fight."
"He was encouraged to defect by his friends."