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to abdicate
01
(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power
Intransitive
Transitive: to abdicate a position of power
02
to not accept or complete an obligation or duty
Transitive: to abdicate an obligation or duty
abdicate
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abdic
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abdication
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abdication
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abdicator
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abdicator
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Example
Over the years, several monarchs have abdicated their positions.
The ruler is abdicating the throne due to health concerns.
The king chose to abdicate the throne in favor of his successor.
Queen Elizabeth II has expressed no intention to abdicate during her reign.
Facing political turmoil, the emperor decided to abdicate to restore stability.
