Translation of "Abdicar" in English

Mas posso abdicar de algo como as cuecas.

But something like underpants, I can do without those.

O imperador Akihito do Japão anunciou sua intenção de abdicar.

The Emperor Akihito of Japan has announced his intention to abdicate.

O prefeito anunciará dentro de pouco tempo sua decisão de abdicar.

The mayor will shortly announce his decision to resign.

Disseram-lhe que a guerra estava perdida, e ele deve abdicar - em favor de seu filho, se possível.

They told him the war was lost, and he must abdicate - in favour of his son, if possible.