Abdikasyon (en. Abdication)

ab-di-ka-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of renouncing or relinquishing responsibility or position, especially of a leader.
His abdication caused turmoil in the country.
Ang kanyang abdikasyon ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan sa bansa.
The process of stepping down from an official role or position.
After long consideration, he decided to proceed with his abdication.
Matapos ang mahabang pag-iisip, siya ay nagdesisyong magsagawa ng abdikasyon.
A legal act in which a ruler relinquishes their right to power.
The abdication of the king formally took place in front of the members of his court.
Ang abdikasyon ng hari ay pormal na nangyari sa harap ng mga miyembro ng kanyang korte.

Etymology

from the French word 'abdication', meaning renunciation or relinquishment of a position of power

Common Phrases and Expressions

Abdication of the throne
The process of a king or queen renouncing their position.
Abdikasyon ng trono
Abdication of a leader
The renunciation of a leader from their role.
Abdikasyon ng lider

Related Words

surrender
The process of accepting defeat or relinquishing a fight or responsibility.
pagsusuko
region
Refers to an area or part of a country that may be affected by abdication.
rehiyon

Slang Meanings

Like giving up a position or responsibility.
He has already abdicated as president when he wasn't supported by the people.
Nakapag-abdikasyon na siya bilang presidente nung hindi siya sinusuportahan ng mga tao.
Retreating or escaping responsibilities.
He chose to leave rather than abdicate his obligations.
Mas pinili niyang umalis kaysa sa mag-abdikasyon sa kanyang mga obligasyon.