Abandon

a·ban·don [uh-ban-duhn] verb

1. the act of giving up or relinquishing; abandonment.

2. to cease trying to continue; desist from.

3. to withdraw one's support or help from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility; desert.

Origin
[Middle English: abandounen (at one's own discretion), Old French: a bandon (without restraint).]

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