Word Meaning

abdicate definition and meaning

v. t. To surrender or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; as, to abdicate the throne, the crown, the papacy.
v. t. To renounce; to relinquish; -- said of authority, a trust, duty, right, etc.
v. t. To reject; to cast off.
v. t. To disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit.
v. i. To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity.

Crossword clues for abdicate

- Bad move! I get Ms Blanchett to give up leading role
- Cite a bad design and resign from office
- English men see why we need mercy
- Relinquish power
- Renounce crown
- Renounce the throne
- Resign