Desert the ranks (7)

I believe the answer is:

abscond

(Other definitions for abscond that I've seen before include "Flee" , "Bods can (anag.)" , "make quick getaway" , "Do a bunk" , "Depart without permission" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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