abdication
Example Sentences
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The abdication, Max Kennedy said, is a terrible example for students.
From Los Angeles Times
At the time of the gift, Elizabeth's parents were the Duke and Duchess of York, before her father ascended to the throne as George VI, following his brother Edward VIII's abdication.
From BBC
Elizabeth is also the conscience of the piece, befriending the Creature and being alternately attracted to Victor and repulsed by what she sees as his moral degeneracy—never mind his abdication of parental responsibility.
This is the kind of national abdication of decision-making to international bodies that has spurred populist rebellions across Europe and the U.S.
“I’m not thrilled with this administration’s complete abdication of our true national security priorities,” she added.
From Salon
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