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abdication

🇬🇧 UK🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

n.

The act of formally giving up a high position or power, especially a throne

退位;辞职;放弃权力

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
about of, former
+
dicsay, speak, declare
+
aconnector
+
tionact, process, state
=abdication

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His abdication shocked the nation.

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