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resignation

re·sig·na·tion

UK/ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ US/ˌɹez.ɪɡˈnæɪ.ʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.
2.

the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)

3.

a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign

  • “he submitted his resignation as of next month”

Origin

From Middle English resignacion, resignacioun, from Old French resignation, from Medieval Latin resignātiōnem, accusative of resignātio. Equivalent to resign + -ation.

Phrases

  • resignation syndrome

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