abdicate is another word for stepping down , an example is to step down as a prime minister or a king.
one of the most famous abdication is that of King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom in 1936. Edward abdicated the British throne in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, over the objections of the British establishment, the governments of the Commonwealth, the royal family and the Church of England. (See Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII.) This was also the first time in history that the British crown was surrendered entirely voluntarily. Richard II of England, for example, was forced to abdicate after power was seized by his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, while Richard was out of the country.
During the Glorious Revolution in 1688, James II of England and VII of Scotland fled to France, dropping the Great Seal of the Realm into the Thames, and the question was discussed in Parliament whether he had forfeited the throne or had abdicated. The latter designation was agreed upon, for, in a full assembly of the Lords and Commons, it was resolved in spite of James's protest "that King James II having endeavoured to subvert the constitution of the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between king and people, and, by the advice of Jesuits and other wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws, and having withdrawn himself out of this kingdom, has abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby vacant." The Scottish parliament pronounced a decree of forfeiture and deposition.
Because the title to the Crown depends upon statute, particularly the Act of Settlement 1701, a Royal Abdication can only be effected by an Act of Parliament; under the terms of the Statute of Westminster 1931, such an act must be passed by the parliament of all sixteen Commonwealth realms. To give legal effect to the abdication of King Edward VIII, His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936 was passed.
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resignation, quitting ^^
To abdicate on an issue means to fail to fulfill or undertake the issue. For example, the government can abdicate on an issue if they do not want to take the responsibility of the issue.
Too many parents abdicate their responsibilities and expect the school to teach their children discipline.
The king abdicated his throne. He chose to abdicate his position as CEO of the company. They abdicated their responsibility as caretakers. The lawyer decided to abdicate the continuance of her client's defense. The pope abdicated after being accused. The king was forced to abdicate, due to a rebellion.
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the king abdicate the throne
The king is pondering whether he should abdicate the throne.I will abdicate this position because I want to retire.
He chose to abdicate his position as CEO of the company.
King Edward VIII announced today, "I will abdicate."
The CEO decided to abdicate his position,and get a new job
At the end of World War I, Kaiser Wilhelm was forced to abdicate. The king refused to abdicate, and was dethroned and imprisoned by his generals.
To abdicate on an issue means to fail to fulfill or undertake the issue. For example, the government can abdicate on an issue if they do not want to take the responsibility of the issue.
the prince is planning to abdicate the throne in order to marry his love, who is a commoner
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Too many parents abdicate their responsibilities and expect the school to teach their children discipline.