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

This religious ceremony confirms his resignation from the throne to the gods and triggers the succession process. —Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 July 2025

After the resignation of the current Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, Ukrainian lawmakers have 30 days to vote on the next Prime Minister. —Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

However, Bongino's absence from public comment and reports of his possible resignation have added to speculation. —Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025

Just this weekend some of Trump's allies were in open revolt, demanding the resignation of Attorney General Pam Bondi, and accusing her of taking part in a cover-up. —ABC News, 13 July 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