æbdɪˈkeɪtɪv

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling abdication; tending or disposed to give up or abandon a position, duty, or claim

“The abdicative attitude of the new leader caused concern among his supporters.”

2. adverb

in a manner that is characteristic of abdication; in a way that involves giving up or abandoning a position, duty, or claim

“He abdicatively surrendered to the demands of his opponent.”