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abdication

The correct spelling is abdication.

How to pronounce abdication

/ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun

IPA: /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Say it like: Abd-ica-sho-n

The correct spelling is abdication. The act of disowning or disinheriting a child. For example: "abdication of the throne, government, power, authority"

Usage Examples

abdication of the throne, government, power, authority

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of disowning or disinheriting a child.
  2. 2.The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder.
  3. 3.The voluntary renunciation of sovereign power
  4. 4.The renunciation of interest in a property or a legal claim; abandonment.
  5. 5.The action of being deposed from the seat of power.

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