verbπShareTo disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit."Because of his son's repeated criminal activity, the wealthy father publicly abdicated him, removing him from the will and refusing any further contact. "familyrightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo formally separate oneself from or to divest oneself of."The king abdicated the throne, leaving his son to rule the country. "politicsgovernmentroyalstatehistorylawpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo depose."Facing a vote of no confidence, the CEO abdicated his position, leaving the company without a leader. "politicsgovernmentroyalhistorynationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reject; to cast off; to discard."After a difficult semester, Maria abdicated her responsibility as class treasurer and resigned. "politicsgovernmentroyalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surrender, renounce or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; to fail to fulfill responsibility for."Note: The word abdicate was held to mean, in the case of James II, to abandon without a formal surrender."politicsgovernmentroyalstateactionhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty."The aging CEO abdicated his position, passing leadership of the company to his daughter. "politicsgovernmentroyalstatehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
