abdication
/ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of formally giving up a position of power, such as a throne or leadership role.
- The king's abdication surprised the entire nation.
- After the abdication of the emperor, a republic was established.
- The document of abdication was signed in the presence of the royal council.
- A failure to fulfill a duty or responsibility.
- The teacher saw the student's abdication of effort as a serious problem.
- Environmental activists criticized the government's abdication of its duty to protect the planet.
- The committee's abdication of its oversight role led to many mistakes.
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