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abdicate
Part of speech: VerbTo give up or withdraw from; as, the king was forced to abdicate his throne.
Usage examples "abdicate":- " Don't abdicate, dear aunt," replied Theodose. - "The Lesser Bourgeoisie", Honore de Balzac.
- It generally happens, when a sovereign is obliged to abdicate and to fly from his kingdom, that he arranges matters so that he shall not become a pauper when he arrives at the place of refuge. - "Stories of New Jersey", Frank Richard Stockton.
- Let us openly and honestly advise Napoleon to abdicate; he must make up his mind to do so, or-" " Or we shall compel him," said Macdonald. - "NAPOLEON AND BLUCHER", L. Muhlbach.