Definition of Defection

Noun: defection  di'fek-shun

1. Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
   - desertion, abandonment
    
2. The state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favour of opposing beliefs or causes)
   - apostasy, renunciation

See also:
defecting
defectionist

Anagrams containing the word defection

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