abdicated

[US]/əbˈdɪkeɪtɪd/

[UK]/abˈdɪkeɪtɪd/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To renounce or relinquish power, especially throne voluntarily.; To give up a position of authority or responsibility.

the king abdicated his throne.

he abdicated all responsibility for the project.

she abdicated her claim to the inheritance.

faced with pressure, he chose to abdicate.

his decision to abdicate surprised the nation.

the emperor abdicated in favor of his son.

the country experienced a period of instability after the king abdicated.

he abdicated his position with dignity.

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