1. giving up a position of power, especially a throne, formally and voluntarily
Usage: present participle of abdicate
2. failing to fulfill or abandoning a responsibility or duty
Usage: present participle of abdicate

Examples

• The king is abdicating his throne to marry a commoner.
• She accused him of abdicating his parental responsibilities.
• The CEO is abdicating her position effective immediately.
• By not voting, citizens are abdicating their civic duty.
• The general was abdicating command during the crisis.
• He’s abdicating his role as team captain.
• The queen is abdicating in favor of her son.