abdicate

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In 2006, when a popular uprising forced the king to abdicate, Thapa was already a prominent figure in the pro-democracy movement and had been jailed several times for his role in street protests.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Yet sometimes miracles happen, and Senates don’t entirely abdicate their constitutional advice and consent roles.

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2025

"I abdicate my throne in favour of my son on the understanding that no further inquiry into my alleged connection with the Malabar Hill Tragedy will be made," he wrote to the British government.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

A survey for NRK earlier this year showed that 64% of the population did not want him to abdicate in favour of his son, while some 72% of Norwegians remained supportive of the monarchy.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024

“The Kaiser must abdicate, otherwise we shall have the revolution,” he was told.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman