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abdicate
Definitions
1
verb
To
formally
give
up
a
position
of
power
or
responsibility
,
especially
a
throne
or
high
office
.
The
king
decided
to
abdicate
in
favor
of
his
son
.
She
chose
to
abdicate
her
role
as
CEO
to
pursue
other
interests
.
The
president
was
forced
to
abdicate
after
the
scandal
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
abdicare
Word parts
ab (away) + dicare (to proclaim)
Originally meant
to renounce or disown
Background
The term 'abdicate' comes from the Latin word 'abdicare', which means to renounce or disown. It was first used in English in the 16th century, primarily in the context of monarchs giving up their thrones.