abdication

/ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act of disowning or disinheriting a child.
The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder.
The voluntary renunciation of sovereign power
The renunciation of interest in a property or a legal claim; abandonment.
The action of being deposed from the seat of power.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

stepping down(English)renouncement(English)renunciation(English)abandonment(English)resignation(English)disclaimer(English)relinquishment(English)waiver(English)elba(English)abdicated(English)abdicate(English)celestine(English)

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