abandonment in Swedish
abandonment in Swedish is övergivande, uppgivande — abandonment means the act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
abandonment in Swedish
övergivande
uppgivande
(legal) The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author. [Early 19th century.]
What does "abandonment" mean?
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noun The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
"The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment."
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noun In law, the formal giving up of a right, claim, or piece of property.
"The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea."
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abandonment in a sentence
- The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment.
- The company faced criticism over its abandonment of the small town factory.
- The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea.
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What is "abandonment" in Swedish?
"abandonment" in Swedish is övergivande, uppgivande. abandonment means: The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
How do you use "abandonment" in a sentence?
Example: "The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment." In Swedish, "abandonment" is övergivande, uppgivande.
Are there other ways to say "abandonment" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "abandonment": övergivande, uppgivande.
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