Meaning & use
abdicate
To formally give up the throne, a position of power, or a responsibility.
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The aging king chose to abdicate rather than fight for control of a divided kingdom.
Some critics said the chairman had abdicated his responsibility to shareholders during the crisis.
A note on using this word
Abdicate is typically used for monarchs giving up a throne, or figuratively for someone giving up a duty or authority they hold.
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