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Abdicated define simple terms

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"Abdicated" (past tense of "abdicate") — to give up a high position, especially a king or queen giving up the throne.

Simple: someone with power decided to stop being the leader.

Examples:
- "The king abdicated" = "The king gave up being king."
- "She abdicated her responsibilities" = "She stopped doing the duties she was supposed to do."

Synonyms: resigned, stepped down, gave up.
Opposite: stayed, kept the throne/position.