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- pronunciation:
- aeb
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
abdicates, abdicating, abdicated |
| definition: |
to officially give up a position of power or a right.
The dying king abdicated so that his son could become king.- similar words:
- resign
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| related words: |
concede, retire |
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| derivations: |
abdication (n.), abdicator (n.) |
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