abdication
noun/ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃn/
/ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- the action of giving up the position of being king or queen
- the chain of events leading to the king's abdication
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- abdication of responsibility the fact of failing or refusing to perform a duty
- a complete abdication of responsibility by the government
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