abandono de dever
[a.ban.ˈdo.nu dʒi ˈde.veɾ]
nounmasculinepl: abandonos de dever
dereliction of duty; abandonment of duty; neglect of duty
1. The act of failing to fulfill one's legal, professional, or moral obligations; willful or negligent abandonment of responsibilities
The officer was charged with abandonment of duty for leaving his post without authorization.
O policial foi acusado de abandono de dever por deixar seu posto sem autorização.
2. In legal contexts, a criminal offense involving the failure to perform duties required by law or employment
The soldier was court-martialed for abandonment of duty during combat.
O soldado foi julgado por corte marcial por abandono de dever durante o combate.
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