Definition of abdication

abdicationnoun

sự thoái vị

/ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃn//ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃn/

The word "abdication" originates from the Latin word "abdicatio," which means "a laying down" or "renouncing." In ancient Rome, the Latin word "abdicare" was used to describe the act of a king or ruler giving up their power and duties, often voluntarily or through a ceremony. The word "abdication" was borrowed into Middle English from Old French "abdiqation," and has been in use since the 14th century. During the Renaissance, the concept of abdication was refined to include the idea of a monarch willingly giving up their throne and responsibilities. Today, the word "abdication" refers to the act of giving up a position of power, authority, or responsibility, often in a voluntary or public manner.

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the action of giving up the position of being king or queen

hành động từ bỏ vị trí vua hoặc hoàng hậu

Example:
  • the chain of events leading to the king's abdication

    chuỗi sự kiện dẫn đến việc nhà vua thoái vị

the fact of failing or refusing to perform a duty

sự việc không thực hiện hoặc từ chối thực hiện nhiệm vụ

Example:
  • a complete abdication of responsibility by the government

    sự thoái thác hoàn toàn trách nhiệm của chính phủ

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