Associations to the word «Deserter»

Wiktionary

DESERTER, noun. A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving
DESERTER, noun. Under the United States Code of Military Justice, a person who has been placed on AWOL status for more than 30 days

Dictionary definition

DESERTER, noun. A disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc..
DESERTER, noun. A person who abandons their duty (as on a military post).

Wise words

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