resignation
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res·ig·na·tion (rez′ig nā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act of resigning
- formal notice of this, esp. in writing
- patient submission; passive acceptance; acquiescence
Etymology: ME < MFr resignation < ML resignatio
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
resignation
n.
Mental preparation for something unwelcome
submission, humility, passivity, patience, deference, docility, submissiveness, renunciation, self-abnegation, resignedness, acquiescence, endurance, compliance, yieldingness, unresistingness. Antonyms
resistance*, unsubmissiveness, unwillingness. The act of resigning
retirement, departure, leaving, quitting, giving up, abdication, surrender, withdrawal, relinquishment, abandonment, vacating, tendering one's resignation, giving up office, termination of one's connection.
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Converse of object
- regret: Does the Prime Minister regret the resignation of his Secretary of State for Work and Pensions?
Adjective modifier
- pre-executed: When you appoint nominee director(s ) you will receive a pre-executed resignation.
Modifies a noun
- letter: Much of the critique of the SLP in their resignation letter is correct, of course.
Noun used with modifier
- shock: The deficit of the NHS and the shock resignation of the Chief Executive, Sir Nigel Crisp, was also a top story.
Preposition: of
- governor: Now a massive wave of solidarity has raised the demand for the resignation of the governor of Oaxaca.
Preposition: from
- director: We will also include pre-signed, undated letters of resignation from nominee director, plus Notarised and Apostilled copy of Nominee Director ' passport.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
I am now celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first request for my resignation. I look forward to many more.
Patience is passive, resignation is active.
Imyself believethat wehave lostthiswaröineverything but actuality.When I see scores of sheep go to a slaughter-house I do not feel constrained to admire their resignation.
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