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
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
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe became the first Danish monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years last month when she handed over the throne to her son, Frederik.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024
Seven years and Cardan can step down, abdicate in Oak’s favor and do whatever he wants.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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