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Abdication (Noun)

A formal resignation and renunciation of powers.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The king's abdication was a shock to the entire nation, as he had reigned for over 40 years.
The board of directors demanded the CEO's abdication after the company's latest financial scandal.
The former dictator's abdication of his powers was a major step towards democratization.
The monarch's sudden abdication led to a Constitutional crisis, as there was no clear heir to the throne.
After weeks of protests and public pressure, the embattled president finally announced his abdication in a televised address.

The act of abdicating.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The king's shocking abdication sent shockwaves throughout the monarchy and the entire nation.
Her abdication from the CEO position was seen as a major power shift in the company's hierarchy.
After a public scandal, the politician's swift abdication was seen as the only way to salvage the party's reputation.
The emperor's abdication marked the end of a centuries-long dynasty and a new era for the country.
The famous conductor's abdication from the orchestra was met with a mixture of sadness and speculation.