Abdicate (Verb)
Meaning
Give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations; "The King abdicated when he married a divorcee".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The queen was forced to abdicate her throne in favor of her son due to poor health.
- When he realized the immense pressure of being a head of state, the young monarch decided to abdicate his position.
- The emperor abdicated his throne, paving the way for a more democratic government to form.
- Due to allegations of misconduct, the CEO chose to abdicate his leadership role rather than face a long investigation.
- In a dramatic turn of events, the president announced that she would abdicate her powers to her vice president, citing personal reasons.