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abdication

/ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

abdicationnoun

abdications

/ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

The king's abdication shocked the entire nation.

Отречение короля шокировало всю нацию.

Additional translations

отречение от власти

отказ от престола

Synonyms

abdicationadjective

more abdication

Comp.

most abdication

Super.

/ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Functions attributively before nouns (e.g., "abdication crisis"), so an adjective entry is warranted.

abdicationnoun

The act of formally relinquishing a sovereign power or high office, especially by a monarch.

The king's abdication shocked the nation, as he chose to step down from the throne to marry a commoner.

The act of renouncing or giving up a responsibility or duty.

His abdication of parental responsibilities left the children in a difficult situation.

abdicationadjective

Relating to or characteristic of abdication, especially of a monarch's renunciation.

The abdication speech outlined the reasons for the king's departure.