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Abdication: meaning, definitions and examples

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abdication

 

[ รฆb.dษชหˆkeษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royal decision

Abdication refers to the formal act of giving up or relinquishing a position of power, typically a throne or high office. It is often associated with monarchs who choose to step down from their responsibilities for various reasons, such as personal choice, political pressure, or health issues. Abdication can lead to significant changes within a governing body or country, often sparking discussions about succession and stability. The act is usually accompanied by official statements and may involve ceremonial aspects.

Synonyms

relinquishment, renunciation, resignation

Examples of usage

  • The king announced his abdication in a televised address.
  • Her abdication of the throne shocked the nation.
  • Many debated the implications of his abdication.
  • The monarch's abdication led to a swift change in leadership.

Translations

Translations of the word "abdication" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abdicaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abdikation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengunduran diri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั€ะตั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abdykacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€ไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abdication

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abdicaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท feragat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‡ด์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abdikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ abdikรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€ไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ abdikacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afsรถgn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abdicaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'abdication' originates from the Latin word 'abdicatio', which itself is derived from 'abdicare', meaning 'to disown' or 'to renounce'. The prefix 'ab-' indicates a separation or reversal, while 'dicare' relates to proclaiming or declaring. Historically, abdication has been a significant event in monarchies, often marking a pivotal change in political power. The most notable instances of abdication in history include King Edward VIII's decision in 1936 to abdicate the British throne in order to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcรฉe. His abdication was unprecedented and raised multiple constitutional questions. The use of the term has evolved over time, now applicable not just to monarchy but to any formal relinquishment of authority.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,278, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.