abdicative

ab·di·cate

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Definitions of abdicative word

verb without object abdicative to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, especially in a formal manner: The aging founder of the firm decided to abdicate. 1
verb with object abdicative to give up or renounce (authority, duties, an office, etc.), especially in a voluntary, public, or formal manner: King Edward VIII of England abdicated the throne in 1936. 1
noun abdicative (logic) A reasoning from the negative. 0
adjective abdicative (rare) Causing, or implying, abdication. 0

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; < Latin abdicātus renounced (past participle of abdicāre), equivalent to ab- ab- + dicātus proclaimed (dic- (see dictum) + -ātus -ate1)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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