abdiquer — meaning in English

English meaning

• abdicate verb To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
• resign verb To formally give up a job or position.

Senses

abdiquer is used for these senses in English:

• resign (transitive, or, intransitive) To voluntarily leave (a job or position), in particular a hard-fought position of high status. [from 14th c.]

abdicate — full definition

1. verb To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
2. verb To fail to carry out a duty or responsibility one is expected to fulfill.

resign — full definition

1. verb To formally give up a job or position.
2. verb To accept an unwelcome situation as unavoidable (usually "resign oneself").

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