resignation

noun

res·​ig·​na·​tion ˌre-zig-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce resignation (audio)
1
a
: an act or instance of resigning something : surrender
b
: a formal notification of resigning
2
: the quality or state of being resigned : submissiveness

Examples of resignation in a Sentence

The chairman accepted their resignations. The manager received resignations from three members of the staff. We accepted the news with resignation.
Recent Examples on the Web Since Johnson's resignation, the district has sought help from more experienced professionals. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024 The board is required by law to nominate three Democrats from the Tempe-centric district to fill the vacancy Hodge's resignation caused. Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024 Senior doctors at major university hospitals recently decided to submit resignations next week in support of the junior doctors. Hyung-Jin Kim, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024 Per the judge's ruling, Wade's resignation means Willis and the rest of her team will remain on the case. Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024 Data, fear and resignation Officials fall back on numbers that suggest finding oneself the victim of a crime on a subway is statistically unlikely. Michael Wilson, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024 His resignation was accepted by the council and effective that day. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024 The resignation came hours after Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said Wade had to be removed or Willis must step aside from the case. Alanna Durkin Richer, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2024 Ray Anderson announced his resignation in mid-November, and there’s no indication ASU is close to naming a replacement. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of resignation was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Resignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resignation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

resignation

noun
res·​ig·​na·​tion ˌrez-ig-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce resignation (audio)
1
a
: an act of resigning
b
: a formal notice of this act
2
: the quality or the feeling of a person who is resigned
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