Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun abdication

2 senses of abdication

Sense 1
abdication, stepping down -- (a formal resignation and renunciation of powers)
       => resignation -- (the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.))

Sense 2
abdication, stepping down -- (the act of abdicating)
       => resignation -- (a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign; "he submitted his resignation as of next month")