To marry the woman he loved, he had to abdicate the throne. The king decided to abdicate rather than be beheaded.
He chose to abdicate his position as CEO of the company.
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King Edward VIII announced today, "I will abdicate."
The CEO decided to abdicate his position,and get a new job
the prince is planning to abdicate the throne in order to marry his love, who is a commoner
Example: The contestant answered the question incorrectly, and thus, was forced to abdicate his position in the game.
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.
Too many parents abdicate their responsibilities and expect the school to teach their children discipline.
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 last French king was Louis Philippe, who abdicated in 1848.
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