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Resignation

Reh-zuh-GNAY-shuhn

/ˌrɛzʌˈɡneɪʃʌn/

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resignation

Dictionary meaning

A formal document giving notice of your intention to resign.

Examples

  • They submitted their resignation as of next month.
  • The resignation of the leader left the second-in-command in charge.

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