Abandoned Places Around The World

Abandonment is relinquishment by an inventor of the right to secure a patent, in such a way as to constitute a dedication of the invention to public use.
• Abandonment of public transportation systems
Abandonment is permission sought by or granted to a carrier by a state or federal agency to cease operation of all or part of a route or service. Has a legal signification in England recognized by statute, by authority of which the Board of Trade may, under certain circumstances, grant a warrant to a railway authorizing the abandonment of its line or part of it.