English dictionary

abdication

/,/&/bd/@/'k/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

noun.communication

Synonyms stepping down

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of abdicating

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder; commonly the voluntary renunciation of sovereign power; as, <i>abdication</i> of the throne, government, power, authority.

noun

Source: webster1913