Abdicated: meaning, definitions and examples

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abdicated

 

[ หˆabdษชkeษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

royal authority

To abdicate means to formally relinquish one's position, especially a monarch's right to rule. This act is often done publicly and is usually associated with giving up the throne or a position of power voluntarily. Abdication may occur for various reasons, including personal choice, political pressures, or the inability to fulfill duties. Historically, it has significant implications for succession and governance.

Synonyms

relinquish, renounce, resign

Examples of usage

  • The king abdicated in favor of his son.
  • She chose to abdicate her responsibilities to pursue other interests.
  • The emperor abdicated amidst political turmoil.

Translations

Translations of the word "abdicated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abdicar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค— เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abdizieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengundurkan diri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั€ะตะบั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abdykowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€ไฝใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abdiquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abdicar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahtฤฑ bฤฑrakmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‡ด์œ„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„ ุนู† ุงู„ุนุฑุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abdikovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ abdikovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€ไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ abdicirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afsala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taxtdan imtina etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abdicar

Etymology

The word 'abdicate' comes from the Latin 'abdicare', which means 'to disown or reject'. This Latin term is composed of 'ab-', meaning 'away from', and 'dicare', meaning 'to declare or devote'. The term entered the English language in the early 16th century, primarily to describe the act of giving up a throne or sovereign power. It has been used throughout history, particularly in contexts involving royalty, where a monarch renounces their position either voluntarily or under duress. Notable instances of abdication include King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, who abdicated in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcรฉe. The implications of abdication extend beyond personal choice, often reshaping political landscapes and succession laws.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,827, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.