Legal Definitions - vagabondage

Vagabondage

Vagabondage refers to the state of being a vagabond or a person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or job. It can also refer to the group of people who live this way.

• After losing his job and apartment, John took to the streets and lived a life of vagabondage.
• The police were tasked with clearing out the park of vagabonds who had set up camp there.

The first example illustrates the definition of vagabondage by showing how a person can become a vagabond due to circumstances such as losing their job and home. The second example shows how vagabondage can refer to a group of people who are living in a certain area without a permanent home.