abdicable
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being discarded, renounced, or relinquished: Describes something, typically a duty, right, or responsibility, that can be formally given up or abandoned.
Usage
- The word "abdicable" is a formal adjective. It is most commonly used to describe abstract concepts like duties, rights, or roles, indicating they are not absolute or permanent and can be surrendered.
- It is often used in legal, political, or ethical discussions.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The king declared that no royal duty was abdicable.
- In their view, parental responsibilities are not abdicable.
- The contract outlined abdicable rights under specific conditions.
Advanced Usage
- "abdicable authority": Power or control that can be legally or formally surrendered.
- The committee was granted abdicable authority, allowing them to delegate tasks if needed.
Variants and Related Words
- Abdicate (verb): To formally renounce or give up a throne, high office, or responsibility.
- The emperor was forced to abdicate.
- Abdication (noun): The act of abdicating.
- His abdication shocked the nation.
Synonyms
- Relinquishable: Capable of being let go or surrendered.
- Renounceable: Capable of being formally rejected or disowned.
Antonyms
- Inalienable: Not subject to being taken away or given up.
- Unalienable: Incapable of being surrendered or transferred.
Adjective
- capable of being discarded or renounced or relinquished
- abdicable responsibilites