Abandonment (-m&eitalic_;nt), n. [Cf. F. abandonnement.] 1. The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment.[1913 Webster]
The abandonment of the independence of Europe.
2. (Mar. Law) The relinquishment by the insured to the underwriters of what may remain of the property insured after a loss or damage by a peril insured against.[1913 Webster]
3. (Com. Law) (a) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege, as to mill site, etc. (b) The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband, or child; desertion.[1913 Webster]
4. Careless freedom or ease; abandon. [R.] Carlyle.[1913 Webster]