resignee

American

[ri-zahy-nee, ree-zahy-nee] / rɪˈzaɪ ni, ˌri zaɪˈni /

noun

a person who has resigned or is about to resign.

Usage

What does resignee mean? A resignee is a person who has resigned or is in the process of resigning—quitting one’s job or giving up one’s position. Resignee is fairly formal and isn’t commonly used. It’s most likely to be used in a legal context, such as by the human resources department to refer to a former employee. It can also be used to refer to a theoretical person, such as in a policy about resignees. Example: It shouldn’t be the responsibility of the resignee to interview their replacement.

Etymology

Origin of resignee

First recorded in 1605–15; resign + -ee

Example Sentences

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If Mr. Kroger Senior had been the only resignee, Cincinnatians, fond of their nation-spanning company, would have excused it on account of his 70 years and the need of aquiring a new wife, 36.

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