abdicate

In February 1917, the emperor Nicolas II abdicates; Russia becomes a bourgeois Republic, the temporary government is constituted then, presided by prince Kerenski.
En février 1917, l’Empereur Nicolas II abdique ; la Russie devient une République bourgeoise, le gouvernement provisoire est alors constitué, présidé par le prince Kerenski.
The moment departure is made from the stage of facts, reason abdicates or else rapidly degenerates into a consort of false logic.
À partir du moment où elles s’écartent du stade des faits, la raison abdique ou bien dégénère rapidement en un accord de fausse logique.
A government that abdicates its duty to ensure the safety of its citizens violates their rights no less than a government that silences dissidents or imprisons accused criminals without trial.
Un gouvernement qui abdique son devoir de garantir la sécurité de ses citoyens viole leurs droits tout autant qu'un gouvernement qui fait taire les dissidents et emprisonne sans procès les accusés.
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