abandonment

//əˈbændənmənt//
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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.