ABANDONEE

Etymology

Noun

abandonee (plural abandonees)

(legal) One to whom something is abandoned. [Mid 19th century.]

Source: Wiktionary


A*ban`don*ee", n. (Law)

Definition: One to whom anything is legally abandoned.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

8 September 2024

ENTIRELY

(adverb) without any others being included or involved; “was entirely to blame”; “a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children”; “he works for Mr. Smith exclusively”; “did it solely for money”; “the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone”; “a privilege granted only to him”


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