1.
The ~ of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
...memories of her father’s complete ~ of her.
N-UNCOUNT: oft N of n
2.
The ~ of a piece of work or activity is the act of stopping doing it before it is finished.
Constant rain forced the ~ of the next day’s competitions.
N-UNCOUNT: oft N of n
3.
The ~ of an idea or way of thinking is the act of stopping having the idea or of stopping thinking in that way.
N-UNCOUNT: oft N of n