Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The act of resigning.
- (countable, uncountable) A written or oral declaration that one resigns.
- (countable, uncountable) An uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable.
- (countable, historical, uncountable) The form by which a vassal returns the feu into the hands of a superior.
Synonyms
abdication
with all one’s heart
with all one’s strength
letter of resignation
leaving office
stepping down
clear vision
seventy years of age
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English resignacion, resignacioun, from Old French resignation, from Medieval Latin resignātiōnem, accusative of resignātio. Equivalent to resign + -ation.
Notes
Sign in to write sticky notes
Start learning English with learnfeliz.
Practice speaking and memorizing "resignation" and many other words and sentences in English.