abdication

名词 abdication:

1. a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
   同义词：stepping down
2. the act of abdicating
   同义词：stepping down

1. The transfer of a ruler's authority by death or abdication.
   让位因为统治者死亡或弃位而进行的权力转移
2. The king signed the instrument of abdication.
   国王签署了逊位的文告。