abdication
noun/ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,638 most common English word
Meaning
the act of formally giving up a position of power or responsibility.
Example sentence
The king's abdication shocked the entire nation and left the throne empty.
Synonyms & related words
- resignation
- renunciation
- relinquishment
- surrender
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