defection
noun
de·fec·tion
di-ˈfek-shən 
: conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
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There were reports for a decade that his defection was imminent and even an erroneous report by a major outlet that a defection had happened.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
By focusing on trust, addressing silent defection, and deploying AI judiciously, CCOs can turn challenges into opportunities.
—Blake Morgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
House Republicans suffered just one defection on Tuesday despite very, very public complaints from GOP lawmakers about the package being pushed forward.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Johnson needs near-unanimous GOP support and can only afford to lose one Republican before a second defection would defeat the bill if all members are voting and present.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
By focusing on trust, addressing silent defection, and deploying AI judiciously, CCOs can turn challenges into opportunities.
—Blake Morgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
House Republicans suffered just one defection on Tuesday despite very, very public complaints from GOP lawmakers about the package being pushed forward.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Johnson needs near-unanimous GOP support and can only afford to lose one Republican before a second defection would defeat the bill if all members are voting and present.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Defection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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