abdication
/ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण ऐब्डिकेशन
राज-त्याग, सिंहासन छोड़ना
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[U, C]
the act of giving up the position of king or queen
राज-त्याग, सिंहासन छोड़ना
- The abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 shocked Britain.
- The abdication of the emperor left the throne to his young son.
- The king's abdication ended the long rule of the family.
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- After his abdication, he lived quietly in the country.
- The abdication was announced on the radio.
Synonyms resignation renunciation stepping down
Opposite accession coronation
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[U, C] ~ (of sth) formal
failure to do a duty that you are responsible for
(कर्तव्य से) मुँह मोड़ना, ज़िम्मेदारी छोड़ देना
- Ignoring the complaint was an abdication of responsibility by the committee.
- Silence on such a serious matter is an abdication of duty.
- Her refusal to decide was an abdication of leadership.
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- The committee's silence amounted to an abdication of duty.
- Critics called the minister's resignation an abdication of his duty.
Synonyms abandonment shirking neglect
Opposite fulfilment discharge
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ab·di·ca·tion
With -dication (not 'abdiction'); from abdicate.
अंत में -dication ('abdiction' गलत है); abdicate से।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
An abdication of responsibility.
Collocation 'an abdication of responsibility' का अर्थ है अपनी ज़िम्मेदारी से मुँह मोड़ लेना या उसे निभाने से इनकार कर देना। abdication मूल रूप से राजा के गद्दी छोड़ने को कहते हैं।
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Giving up the throne voluntarily; its opposite, coming to the throne, is accession.
'स्वेच्छा से गद्दी छोड़ना' के लिए यह शब्द आता है; इसका विपरीत, गद्दी पर बैठना, accession है।