abdicating
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈæbdɪˌkeɪtɪŋ// UK //ˈæbdɪkˌeɪtɪŋ// ab·di·cat·ing
v. to officially give up a position of power, like a king or queen. It can also mean to avoid a responsibility you should have.
v. to formally renounce a high office or title, such as a monarchy. In a figurative sense, it describes the act of evading or failing to perform a duty.
The king decided to abdicating the throne to his son.
By refusing to address the safety concerns, the manager was effectively abdicating his responsibility to the team.
The historical account details the emperor's abdicating of the crown during a period of intense political instability, marking the end of a dynasty that had ruled for centuries.