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

On Wednesday, Science learned that the National Institutes of Health has frozen all of its research funding to Columbia, despite the university agreeing to steps previously demanded by the administration and the resignation of its acting president. —John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025

This disengagement manifests in several key areas: Compensation Concerns Better pay consistently ranks as the top reason for job resignations across most generations, particularly among Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Take the quiz here … BEHIND CLOSED DOORS – Tigers exec's resignation involves lewd photos sent to female employees: report. —FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025

In the wake of the scandal, Ikenberry called for the resignations of all university trustees, stating that the revelation that powerful people had held sway over admissions decisions jeopardized the integrity of the institution. —Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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