Present participle of 'abdicate': the act of renouncing or giving up a throne, title, or responsibility.
From Latin 'abdicans', combining 'ab-' (away) and 'dicare' (to proclaim), with the English present participle suffix '-ing'.
Unlike most verbs, 'abdicating' feels almost theatrical because it describes a singular, dramatic moment in history—there's an inherent drama built into the word itself, which is why historical accounts love using it.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.