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abdication
Part of speech: NounThe act of giving up an office, power or authority, right or trust.
Usage examples "abdication":- The next step was to insure the abdication of Gohier and Moulin. - "The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)", John Holland Rose.
- This was followed by the surrender of Austria on November 8 and the abdication of the Emperor Charles. - "Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights", Kelly Miller.
- Henry was forced to send his mother to treat with the duke; she returned with terms that meant a virtual abdication. - "The Story of Paris", Thomas Okey.