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    Abdicación (en. Abdication)

    /abdi-ka-'sjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of renouncing a position or power.
    The king's abdication surprised the nation.
    La abdicación del rey sorprendió a la nación.
    Voluntary renunciation of a right.
    His abdication in the struggle for power generated controversy.
    Su abdicación en la lucha por el poder generó controversia.
    Withdrawal from a stance or duty.
    Abdication of duties can have serious consequences.
    La abdicación de deberes puede tener consecuencias graves.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abdicatio', which means 'renunciation' or 'deprivation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    royal abdication
    Renunciation by a monarch.
    abdicación real
    abdication of power
    Use of a political right where one renounces exercising it.
    abdicación del poder
    abdication of rights
    Formal renunciation of certain rights or privileges.
    abdicación de derechos

    Related Words

    abdicate
    Renounce a power or right.
    abdicar
    renunciation
    Action of renouncing something.
    renuncia
    deposition
    Action of removing someone from their position.
    deposición

    Slang Meanings

    Desisting from something that was considered mandatory.
    Sometimes it is necessary to make an abdication and put aside others' expectations.
    A veces, es necesario hacer una abdicación y dejar de lado las expectativas ajenas.
    Putting aside responsibilities.
    Her abdication at work led her to lose the responsibilities she had.
    Su abdicación en el trabajo la llevó a perder la responsabilidad que tenía.