resignation
Americannoun
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the act of resigning.
- Synonyms:
- abdication
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a formal statement, document, etc., stating that one gives up an office, position, etc.
- Synonyms:
- abdication
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an accepting, unresisting attitude, state, etc.; submission; acquiescence.
to meet one's fate with resignation.
- Synonyms:
- forbearance, compliance, patience
- Antonyms:
- recalcitrance
noun
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the act of resigning
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a formal document stating one's intention to resign
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a submissive unresisting attitude; passive acquiescence
Usage
What 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.
Other Word Forms
- nonresignation noun
- proresignation adjective
Etymology
Origin of resignation
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin resignātiōn-, stem of resignātiō “cancellation, rescinding,” from Latin resignāt(us) “canceled” (past participle of resignāre “to open, release, cancel”; resign ) + -iō -ion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Lagarde has dismissed speculation about an early resignation in the past, saying last year she was determined to serve out her term after reports she had discussed leaving early to run the World Economic Forum.
The resignation earlier this month of the DoJ's top antitrust official, however, raised questions about the future of the lawsuit.
From BBC
His decision to hand in his resignation was not unexpected and he will be replaced by colleague Marco Lollobrigida, considered one of the broadcaster's top sport presenters.
From BBC
Some questions and answers about how Tony Clark’s resignation could impact upcoming MLB labor negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times
Following Merino’s resignation, centrist academic Francisco Sagasti was appointed stand-in president and led the country until planned elections in 2021 -- becoming the only recent leader to complete his intended term, even an interim one.
From Barron's
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