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res·ig·na·tion (rez′ig nā′s̸hən)

noun

    1. the act of resigning
    2. formal notice of this, esp. in writing
  2. patient submission; passive acceptance; acquiescence

Etymology: ME < MFr resignation < ML resignatio

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resignation Synonyms

resignation

n.

  1. 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.

  2. 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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resignation Usage Examples

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.
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resignation quotes

   I am now celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first request for my resignation. I look forward to many more.

-Darman, Richard G(ordon)

Patience is passive, resignation is active.

-Fitzgerald, Penelope Mary

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.

-Grieve

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