LEVANTED Meaning and
Definition
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"Levanted" is a term derived from the word "levant," meaning to abscond or disappear suddenly and unexpectedly, often with the intention of avoiding payment or any form of responsibility. It typically refers to an individual or group who leaves a place or person without settling debts or obligations owed. This term is commonly used in the context of financial or business transactions, where an individual or debtor intentionally evades their responsibilities by fleeing the scene or disappearing without a trace.
The act of "levanting" typically involves conscious efforts to escape impending financial obligations or liabilities. It may occur in various scenarios, such as skipping out on rent or mortgage payments, fleeing from a gambling debt, leaving a restaurant without paying the bill, or avoiding repayment of loans or obligations. The person who "levants" leaves behind unpaid bills or debts, causing financial losses to the individual or business entity they owe money to.
The term "levanted" is often used to describe the action or status of someone who has carried out such an act. It denotes an individual who has absconded or vanished illicitly, leaving behind debts and obligations unsettled. "Levanted" is frequently employed within the legal and financial contexts to refer to the act of purposefully fleeing or escaping financial responsibilities, thus misleading and damaging those owed money.
Common Misspellings for LEVANTED
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Etymology of LEVANTED
The word "levanted" has its origins in the verb "levant", which dates back to the 17th century. Also used as a noun, it refers to someone who avoids paying their debts or flees to escape legal trouble.
The term "levant" can be traced to the Italian word "levare", meaning "to lift" or "to remove". In turn, "levare" is derived from the Latin word "levare", with the same meanings. The Italian word "levare" eventually entered the English language and evolved into "levant".
The term "levant" originally referred to individuals who absconded to the Levant, which was a region in the Eastern Mediterranean encompassing modern-day countries such as Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.
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