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defection
[ dih-fek-shuhn ]
noun
- desertion from allegiance, loyalty, duty, or the like; apostasy:
His defection to East Germany was regarded as treasonable.
Antonyms:
- failure; lack; loss:
He was overcome by a sudden defection of courage.
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Origin of defection1
Example Sentences
At the time of his work as a double agent, his defection was hailed by then Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe as "a very substantial coup for our security forces".
The remaining 98 seats have turned Reform UK through defections - 62 of those defections have happened since the beginning of the year.
Rep. Don Bacon, R- Neb., has already expressed his opposition to a year-long continuing resolution, one more defection would then force Republicans to seek Democratic votes.
The defection makes Mr Towill the sole representative for Reform UK in the council chamber.
At the same time, Paramount and other Hollywood companies are struggling to maintain their revenue streams amid ratings declines and cable customer defections.
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