renunciatory

Variant of renunciation

renunciation definition

re·nun·cia·tion (ri nun′sē ā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act or an instance of renouncing; a giving up formally or voluntarily, often at a sacrifice, of a right, claim, title, etc.
  2. a written statement or declaration of this

Etymology: ME < L renuntiatio < renuntiatus, pp. of renuntiare: see renounce

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