군주가 왕위에서 물러나거나 고위 공직을 공식적으로 사임하는 행위.
The formal act of renouncing a high office, especially a throne.
예문:
"The king's sudden abdication shocked the entire nation and led to a constitutional crisis."
"Following his abdication, the former emperor lived a quiet life in the countryside."
책임이나 의무를 저버리거나 이행하지 않는 행위.
The failure to fulfill a responsibility, duty, or obligation.
예문:
"Critics described the government's lack of action as a complete abdication of its moral responsibility."
"Ignoring the safety warnings was seen as a dangerous abdication of professional duty."