Abdication
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
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A simple renunciation of an office, generally understood of a supreme othce. James II. of England; Charles V. of Germany; and Christiana, queen of Sweden, are said to have abdicated.—2. When inferior magistrates decline their offices, + they are said to make a resignation. im q- V-) ———_