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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.
Queen Elizabeth II has expressed no intention to abdicate during her reign.
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.
To avoid conflict, he abdicated his role in the decision-making process.
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