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Definition resignation in American English

resignation noun

noun
/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the act of leaving a job permanently

Example

a letter of resignation

Example

Rebel groups have demanded the immediate resignation of the government.

Example

He announced his resignation as Gorbachev's senior adviser.

Example

The scandal resulted in Allen's resignation from his post.

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1.1

a formal written statement that you are leaving your job permanently

Example

I'm thinking of handing in my resignation.

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2

the attitude of someone who accepts that something unpleasant must happen and that they cannot change it

Example

a sigh of resignation

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Definition resignation in American English