Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abdicate-the-throne
Phrase
/ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt ðə θroʊn/
Definition
To formally give up or renounce the responsibilities and rights associated with kingship or leadership.
Examples
- In a shocking turn of events, the king decided to abdicate the throne after a decade of rule.
- After much contemplation, she chose to abdicate the throne in favor of her son.
Meaning
The act of a monarch or leader relinquishing their position and powers, often voluntarily, to allow someone else to assume the role.
Synonyms
- Renounce the crown
- Step down
- Resign from leadership
- Yield the throne
