Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abdication
noun
/ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of formally relinquishing or giving up a position of power or responsibility.
Examples
- King Edward VIII’s abdication in 1936 shocked the world.
- The president’s abdication of his responsibilities led to significant political turmoil.
- Her abdication of leadership left a gap in the organization.
Meaning
Abdication refers to the voluntary resignation from a throne or the surrender of a position of authority.
Synonyms
- resignation
- relinquishment
- renunciation
