Abdicate

To give up being a leader or in charge of something, like when a king or queen decides to stop ruling.

Examples

• The king decided to abdicate his throne because he wanted to travel the world and explore new places.
• When the class president felt overwhelmed with responsibilities, she chose to abdicate her position and let someone else take charge.
• In the game, if a player abdicates their turn, they lose the chance to move until the next round.

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