👉 In politics, a 'abdication' refers to a formal resignation from an office or position by a political leader who relinquishes their authority in exchange for political power.
👉 Abdicated is a noun that refers to a person who resigns or quits their duties, but remains in a position of authority. In some cases, an abdicated position may be held by a spouse, heir, or child of a deceased individual.
👉 Abdicates is a verb that means "to relinquish or surrender power". In this sense, it refers to a person who resigns from their position in order to avoid a conflict.