Definition of Abdicate
Abdicate
ab·di·cate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To give up or renounce a position, right, or responsibility.
e.g. The king decided to abdicate the throne and live a quiet life.
(verb)
to fail to fulfill or undertake a responsibility or duty;
e.g. A no call, no show will abdicate all right to the job and get a person fired from their position.
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