Definition of Abandonment
A`ban´don`ment
Pronunciation:
~m
e
nt
n.
1.
The
act
of
abandoning
,
or
the
state
of
being
abandoned
;
total
desertion
;
relinquishment
.
The
abandonment
of
the
independence
of
Europe
.
- Burke.
2.
(Mar. Law)
The
relinquishment
by
the
insured
to
the
underwriters
of
what
may
remain
of
the
property
insured
after
a
loss
or
damage
by
a
peril
insured
against
.
3.
(Com. Law)
The
relinquishment
of
a
right
,
claim
,
or
privilege
,
as
to
mill
site
,
etc
.
4.
Careless
freedom
or
ease
;
abandon
.
Related Words
abandon
,
apostasy
,
bolt
,
desertion
,
exposure
,
forsaking
,
give
up
,
rejection
,
tergiversation
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