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resignation

[rez-ig-ney-shuhn]

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noun

the act of resigning.
Synonyms:
a formal statement, document, etc., stating that one gives up an office, position, etc.
Synonyms:
an accepting, unresisting attitude, state, etc.; submission; acquiescence.
to meet one's fate with resignation.
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resignation

/ ˌ��ɛ��ɪɡˈ�Ա�ɪʃə�� /

noun

the act of resigning
a formal document stating one's intention to resign
a submissive unresisting attitude; passive acquiescence

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Other Word Forms

nonresignation noun
proresignation adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of resignation¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin ��پ�ō��-, stem of ��پ�ō “cancellation, rescinding,” from Latin ��(�ܲ�) “canceled” (past participle of �� “to open, release, cancel”; resign ) + -��ō -ion

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Example Sentences

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Outgoing prime ministers can also award resignation honours.

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The company said in a regulatory filing that Chopra’s resignation was not the result of disagreement with the company or its board of directors.

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It went on to list a series of ways staff could raise issues, before adding that resignation was an "ultimate recourse" and "honourable course" for those with profound disagreements over government policy.

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When the Orange County Register called for Do’s resignation, he accused the newspaper of spreading “gross misinformation.”

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Reform councillors at KCC have said it is "business as usual" following the double resignation.

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When To Use

�� does��resignation mean?

Resignation is the act of resigning—quitting one’s job or giving up one’s position.In this context, it can also refer to the formal statement or document that announces a person’s intention to resign. This sense of the word is often used with the verb tender, meaning to formally offer or present, as in I’ve tendered my resignation, effective immediately. It can also be used as a modifier, as in resignation letter.Resignation can also mean an accepting, unresisting attitude or state of submission, as in There is a sense of resignation in the room now that most of the votes are in and there doesn’t appear to be any path to victory. Example: Several senior officials have tendered their resignations, but it’s unclear whether they will be accepted.

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