ABDICATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
Example: The King abdicated when he married a divorcee
Categories: Vacate, Resign, Renounce, Give up
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "abdicate" comes from Latin abdicātus.
🧩 Fun Fact
Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.