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Definition abdicate in British English

abdicate verb

verb
/ˈæbdɪkeɪt/
1

if a king or queen abdicates, he or she formally gives up power

Synonyms and related words
abdicate accede accession
Example

The government cannot abdicate responsibility for national security.

Synonyms and related words
deny shirk neglect
Definition abdicate in British English