Direction: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
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to renounce one’s throne
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- abdicate
- arrogate
- abstain
- abrogate
Correct Option: A
abdicate abdicate (V.) : to give up the position of being king/queen arrogate (V.) : to claim/take something that you have no right to abstain (V.) : to choose not to use a vote, either in favour of/ against something abrogate (V.) : to officially end a law, an agreement, etc.