resignation

noun

res·​ig·​na·​tion ˌre-zig-ˈnā-shən 

1

a

: an act or instance of resigning something : surrender

b

: a formal notification of resigning

2

: the quality or state of being resigned : submissiveness

Examples of resignation in a Sentence

The chairman accepted their resignations.

The manager received resignations from three members of the staff.

We accepted the news with resignation.

Recent Examples on the Web

Thomas Mazzucco, Corpus’ lead counsel, has also challenged the impartiality of the process, arguing that Supervisors Ray Mueller and Noelia Corzo — who have publicly called for Corpus’ resignation — should have recused themselves. —Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2025

Johnson’s appointment follows former President Robinson’s resignation in July 2024, amid fallout from a scandal involving a bogus $237 million donation pledge. —Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025

The loss of institutional knowledge, the collapse of morale and the vacuum left by Chief Mager’s resignation are not abstract. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025

Since then, the party has struggled to articulate a coherent message, and recent high-profile resignations have further highlighted deep fractures within the Democratic National Committee. —Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for resignation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

resignation

noun

res·​ig·​na·​tion ˌrez-ig-ˈnā-shən 

1

a

: an act of resigning

b

: a formal notice of this act

2

: the quality or the feeling of a person who is resigned