Abdicate

verb: to give up a position, right, or power

Fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty): "the government was accused of abdicating its responsibility".

With the angry mob clamoring outside the palace, the king abdicated his thrown and fled.

With teacher's benefits continuing to dwindle, many older teachers are abdicating their positions earlier and taking full retirement.

 



















Synonyms: cede, relinquish, resign, quit, yield