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What is abondonment?

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Abandonment is the act of...

giving up completely (a course of action, a practice, or a way of thinking)

discontinuing (a scheduled event) before completion

ceasing to support or look after (someone); desert

leaving (a place or vehicle) empty or uninhabited, without intending to return

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Abandonment is the act of leaving something or someone behind with no intention of returning or taking responsibility for it. This could refer to abandoning property, pets, or loved ones.

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