renunciation
an act or instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, or sacrificing something, as a right, title, person, or ambition: the king's renunciation of the throne.
Origin of renunciation
1Other words for renunciation
Other words from renunciation
- re·nun·ci·a·tive, re·nun·ci·a·to·ry [ri-nuhn-see-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -shee-uh-], /rɪˈnʌn si əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ʃi ə-/, adjective
- non·re·nun·ci·a·tion, noun
- un·re·nun·ci·a·tive, adjective
- un·re·nun·ci·a·to·ry, adjective
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How to use renunciation in a sentence
Eight years ago, I researched the renunciation and repudiation of the Eagle rank, but I never followed through.
The Eagle Scouts and Boy Scouts of America’s Antigay Policy | Naka Nathaniel | June 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTNow deeply bitter, he sees this renunciation as “his last opportunity to be a man of integrity.”
Nor did the future appear any more in a rainbow glory, since he realised that it would bring renunciation as well as joy.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyThat renunciation was therefore a nullity; and no swearing, no signing, no sealing, could turn that nullity into a reality.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayThat happiness now requires my renunciation in behalf of my very dear eldest son, Charles Louis, prince of the Asturias.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
It is somewhat self-regarding certainly, in spite of the incessant renunciation and sacrifice.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdNothing requires more moral courage than the renunciation of a popular and generally received religious belief.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II | John Lord
British Dictionary definitions for renunciation
/ (rɪˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən) /
the act or an instance of renouncing
a formal declaration renouncing something
stock exchange the surrender to another of the rights to buy new shares in a rights issue
Origin of renunciation
1Derived forms of renunciation
- renunciative or renunciatory, adjective
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