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defected

The correct spelling is defected.

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verb

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The correct spelling is defected. To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
  2. 2.To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
  3. 3.To join the enemy army.
  4. 4.To flee one's country and seek asylum.

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