Abdicate and Lay down

Abdicate verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

Lay down and abdicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay down" instead a verb "Abdicate".

Nearby Words: abdication, abdicating

Lay down verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.

Abdicate and lay down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abdicate" instead a verb "Lay down".