plural of abandonment

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of abandon

(plural only, archaic, British slang) Abandoned children; foundlings. / (plural only, archaic, British slang) Prostitutes.

plural of abandon

plural of abandoner

The state, quality, or condition of abandon; abandonment

(nautical, literally) To leave or forsake a ship due to its impending doom. / (by extension) To leave a person or organization when things become difficult.

(dated) In a happy and carefree way.

(law) Property that is found in such a state as to make it likely that the original owner has intentionally given up all dominion and control over the property, with no intent of returning to or recovering the property.

plural of abandoned property