Abandon
/əˈbæn.dən/
Definitions
- (v.) To voluntarily give up or relinquish a right, claim, or property.
The tenant decided to abandon the lease before its expiration.
- (v.) To desert or leave behind with no intention of returning.
The ship was abandoned during the storm.
Forms
- abandons
- abandoned
- abandoning
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'abandon' often implies intentional surrender of rights or property, distinct from mere neglect.
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