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Abandon royal dignity (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abdicate

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(Other definitions for abdicate that I've seen before include "Resign from the crown or major responsibility" , "step down" , "Give up rule" , "Renounce one's throne" , "Renounce position or power" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News, The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.
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