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ABDICATION

\ˌabdɪkˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˌabdɪkˈe‍ɪʃən], \ˌa_b_d_ɪ_k_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of ABDICATION

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The act of giving up an office, power or authority, right or trust.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Renunciation or surrender of office or rank.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

The act of giving up; a surrendering.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The abandonment of a public office or of a right of trust.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The act of abdicating, resignation.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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