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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
Examples
The king chose to abdicate the throne in favor of his successor.
02
to not accept or complete an obligation or duty
Transitive: to abdicate an obligation or duty
Examples
The manager decided to abdicate responsibility for the project's failure.
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