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defection

noun

The desertion of one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one.

SYNONYMS

absconding apostasy betrayal changing sides/allegiances decamping desertion disloyalty flight mutiny perfidy rebellion recantation recreancy secession tergiversation treason

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