'abdication' definitions:
Definition of 'abdication'
From: WordNet
noun
A formal resignation and renunciation of powers [syn: abdication, stepping down]
noun
The act of abdicating [syn: abdication, stepping down]
Synonyms of 'abdication'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abjuration,
- abjurement,
- cession,
- demission,
- deposal,
- dropping out,
- emeritus status,
- forced resignation,
- forswearing,
- handing over,
- relinquishment,
- renouncement,
- renunciation,
- resignation,
- retiral,
- retirement,
- superannuation,
- surrender,
- voluntary resignation,
- waiver,
- withdrawal,
- withdrawing,
- yielding