terugtreden

Definitions of terugtreden
  1. verb
    give up or retire from a position
    synonyms: aftreden, neerleggen
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    types:
    afzien, afzweren, hangen, uittreden, vaarwelzeggen
    leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
    ondergaan, vallen
    lose office or power
    abdiceren, abdiqueren, afzweren
    give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
    type of:
    verlaten
    remove oneself from an association with or participation in
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