as in abdicates
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
following the election, the incumbent cabinet members resigned their positions so the president could feel free to pick a new administration
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Recent Examples of resigns
The House can elect a new speaker at any time if the person occupying that role dies, resigns or is removed from office.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Steve Kuhn resigns from the MLP board, along with several members of its leadership.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
If Yoon is removed or resigns, a presidential by-election will be held within 60 days.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
If Yoon resigns or is removed from office, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over presidential duties.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Although he’s not used to caring for children, Sam begins to learn the ropes and temporarily resigns his bachelor lifestyle.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
South Korea’s largest umbrella union also said on Wednesday its members would go on an indefinite general strike until Yoon resigns.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
However, traditionally the chair resigns when a different political party takes over the White House.
—Michelle Price, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Continue reading … OVER AND OUT – Town's entire police force resigns with the former chief pointing fingers.
—Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Steve Kuhn resigns from the MLP board, along with several members of its leadership.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
If Yoon is removed or resigns, a presidential by-election will be held within 60 days.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
If Yoon resigns or is removed from office, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over presidential duties.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Although he’s not used to caring for children, Sam begins to learn the ropes and temporarily resigns his bachelor lifestyle.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
South Korea’s largest umbrella union also said on Wednesday its members would go on an indefinite general strike until Yoon resigns.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
However, traditionally the chair resigns when a different political party takes over the White House.
—Michelle Price, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Continue reading … OVER AND OUT – Town's entire police force resigns with the former chief pointing fingers.
—Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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