noun
1. a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
• Syn: ↑stepping down
• Derivationally related forms: ↑abdicate
• Hypernyms: ↑resignation
2. the act of abdicating
• Syn: ↑stepping down
• Derivationally related forms: ↑abdicate
• Hypernyms: ↑resignation
Useful english dictionary. 2012.