Monday, October 5, 2009

abdicated

"He has abdicated government here withdrawing his governors, and declaring us out of his allegiance and protection."

p. 102
Elements of Literature

Abdicated means given up responsibility for.
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  1. BradstreetOctober 6, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Abdicated means formerly giving up a high office.

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  2. PlathOctober 6, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    I have heard this used in American Government when a president "abdicated" from office.

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