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abdication

noun as in relinquishment

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And if anyone thought this was an abdication and a letting go of the unruly region they need to think again.

Tuesday was declared a day to “Save the Nation,” and people across the country once again demanded the abdication of SCAF.

So I made some records [Ed note: Life in Exile After Abdication is incredible] and toured and stuff.

Miller also sensitively explores how some of his five siblings respond to parental abdication.

With the abdication of Queen Beatrix on Tuesday, the Dutch have a new queen—and a new fashion icon, as well.

Opening of the national assembly of France, after the abdication of Louis Philippe.

After the abdication of the emperor, he broke up all connection with the Bonaparte family, and separated from his wife.

Charles Albert, ex-king of Sardinia, died on his arrival at Portugal, soon after his abdication.

His abdication was signed, and doubtless by that time a deputation was on its way to Vienna to offer the throne to Prince Alix.

This pathetic abdication of all authority over her did not move her: she could feel only the outrage of his interference.

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On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to abdication, such as: abandonment, disavowal, disclaimer, quitclaim, renunciation, and resignation.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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