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Resignation Definition & Meaning

resignation
noun
  1. acceptance of despair
  2. the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)
  3. a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign; "he submitted his resignation as of next month"

"Resignation" in song lyrics

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  • "My stereo types letters of resignation"
    Atoms Family — Who Am I?
  • "the beat resonatin while I'm awaitin ya resignation"
    Random & K-Murdock — Epoch
  • "letter of resignation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does resignation mean?
acceptance of despair the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign; "he submitted his resignation as of next month"
What part of speech is resignation?
Resignation is a noun.
How many definitions does resignation have?
Resignation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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