Meaning & Definition of word "Renounce"

Renounce

/rɪˈnaʊns/

1. To formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession.
- Example: He decided to renounce his claim to the inheritance.
2. To reject or abandon a belief, cause, or way of life.
- Example: She chose to renounce her former beliefs after much contemplation.
3. To give up or put aside a title or honor.
- Example: The prince chose to renounce his title in order to lead a simpler life.
4. To refuse to follow or obey (a law, a custom, etc.).
- Example: They renounced the oppressive regulations imposed by the government.

Middle English renouncen, from Old French renoncer, from Latin renuntiare 'to announce, report, or return'.

renounce the throne:

To formally give up one's claim to the monarchy.

renounce a right:

To give up a legal claim to something.

renounce an ideology:

To publicly reject a set of beliefs or doctrines.

renunciation:

The act of renouncing or rejecting something.

renounceable:

Capable of being renounced.

renouncer:

One who renounces.

Meaning: To call it quits.

Example Sentence: After all the drama, I just decided to renounce the entire situation and walk away.

Meaning: Give up the ghost.

Example Sentence: He really gave up the ghost on that project when he decided to renounce it.