abandonment
//əˈbændənmənt//
Noun
abandonmentSingular
abandonmentsPlural
1
The act of leaving someone or something behind permanently, especially someone or something that one has a responsibility for.
The abandonment of the old factory left the neighborhood in decline.
2
The state of being deserted or forsaken.
The old house had an air of abandonment about it.
3
The act of giving up a right, claim, or possession completely.
The abandonment of the property claim was finalized in court.
4
Complete lack of inhibition or restraint; reckless freedom.
She danced with complete abandonment, not caring who was watching.