To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.
A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.
Any barren place or situation.
Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.
To convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.
A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
A person who flees one place or institution for another.
A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.