Resignation

/ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of resigning from a position or job.

After years of dissatisfaction, she submitted her resignation to the company.

An attitude of accepting something unpleasant that one cannot change.

He accepted his fate with resignation after the decision was made.

A formal statement of relinquishing a position or office.

The mayor's resignation was announced during a press conference.

From Latin 'resignationem', meaning 'a giving up, surrenders'.

letter of resignation

A formal letter stating one's intention to resign from a position.

resignation letter

A document submitted to announce one's resignation.

in resignation

In a state of acceptance without resistance.

resign

To voluntarily leave a position or job.

abdicate

To formally give up a position of power.

quit

To leave a job or position.

throwing in the towel

After the long hours, he decided to throw in the towel and resign.

walking away

She felt like walking away from her job after the last meeting.