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abdication

UKUS
C2

Definitions

n.

The act of formally giving up power, especially a throne

退位;放弃权力

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ab-out of, former
+
dicsay, speak, declare; point out
+
-ationact, process, state
=abdication

abdicate + -ion = the act of abdicating.

Root dic still carries 82 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The king's abdication shocked the entire nation.

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