Definitions for defection
dɪˈfɛk ʃənde·fec·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. desertion, abandonment, defectionnoun

   withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

   "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"

2. apostasy, renunciation, defectionnoun

   the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. defectionnoun

   an act or incidence of defecting

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Defectionnoun

   Etymology: defectio, Latin.

   1. Want; failure.2. A falling away; apostacy.

   This defection and falling away from God was first found in angels, and afterwards in men. Walter Raleigh, History of the World.

   If we fall away after tasting of the good word of God, how criminal must such a defection be? Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

   But there is more evil owing to our original defection from God, and the foolish and evil dispositions that are found in fallen man. Isaac Watts, Logick.

   3. An abandoning of a king, or state; revolt.

   He was diverted and drawn from hence by the general defection of the whole realm. John Davies, on Ireland.

   Neither can this be meant of evil governours or tyrants, but of some perverseness and defection in the very nation itself. Francis Bacon, Holy War.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Defection

   In politics, a defector is a person who gives up allegiance to one state in exchange for allegiance to another, changing sides in a way which is considered illegitimate by the first state. More broadly, defection involves abandoning a person, cause, or doctrine to which one is bound by some tie, as of allegiance or duty.This term is also applied, often pejoratively, to anyone who switches loyalty to another religion, sports team, political party, or other rival faction. In that sense, the defector is often considered a traitor by their original side.

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1. defection

   Defection is the act of abandoning, renouncing or separating from a cause, country, political party, or organization with which one was formerly associated or pledged allegiance to. It often involves joining an opposing or rival entity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Defectionnoun

   act of abandoning a person or cause to which one is bound by allegiance or duty, or to which one has attached himself; desertion; failure in duty; a falling away; apostasy; backsliding

2. Etymology: [L. defectio: cf. F. dfection. See Defect.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Defection

   In politics, a defector is a person who gives up allegiance to one state in exchange for allegiance to another, in a way which is considered illegitimate by the first state. More broadly, it involves abandoning a person, cause or doctrine to which one is bound by some tie, as of allegiance or duty. This term is also applied, often pejoratively, to anyone who switches loyalty to another religion, sports team, political party, or other rival faction. In that sense, the defector is often considered a traitor by his original side.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. defection

   The act of abandoning a person or cause to which one is bound by allegiance or duty, or to which one has attached himself.

Matched Categories

1. • Withdrawal

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How to pronounce defection?

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How to say defection in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of defection in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of defection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of defection in a Sentence

1. Joe Manchin:

   Schumer said. ROMNEY ANNOUNCES HE WILL VOTE TO CONVICT TRUMP IN IMPEACHMENT TRIAL Republicans had long-predicted a bipartisan acquittal, but the last-minute decision by the three robbed Trump of that talking point. With Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, defecting from his party and voting for guilt on one article of impeachment, it was Democrats who celebrated bipartisanship. The vote created a bipartisan impeachment that can never be erased from history, Schumer said. Democrats touted the party unity and praised the House impeachment managers for making a convincing case. There was a bipartisan vote -- even though it wasnt two thirds -- that found President Trump guilty, Stabenow said. Every single Democrat plus one Republican. On Monday, Manchin took to the Senate floor to push for a lighter measure ofcensure againstTrump and he was considered by Republicans one of their best bets for a defection. For his part, Manchin said he prayed on the decision. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP This was the most difficult decision Ive ever had to make, Manchin told reporters afterward. This is not a political vote whatsoever. Its not whether I like the president. Ive always had a good relationship [with Trump], but I love my country, and I have an obligation, responsibilities and my duties to my country. And if I cant explain that then shame on me.

2. Abu Ibrahim al-Raqqawi:

   ISIS takes their passports and if anyone tries defection from this, they will kill them immediately, the problem, it's not how to go inside the city of Raqqa. The problem is how to get out.

3. Roger Entner:

   One of the dangers is that they don't just cut the fat out but also the meat and bones and that has negative consequences, that’s part of what we see in Europe: the savings came first immediately and now the churn (or customer defection) goes up.

4. Kim Jong:

   Compared to 10 years ago the primary motivation for defection has gone from food, to freedom.

5. Jen Psaki:

   If the individual proves to be Ongwen, his defection would represent a historic blow to the LRA's command structure.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=defection
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Defection
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=defection
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defection
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=defection
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=defection