criminal desertionglossary / criminal desertion One spouse’s willful failure without just cause to provide for the care, protection, or support of the other spouse who is in ill health or needy circumstances. [Cases: Husband and Wife 302, 304.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Jason,国内知名法学院国际贸易专业,擅长翻译各类与出口管制、经济制裁及海关相关的法律文件。