resignation
noun
res·ig·na·tion
ˌre-zig-ˈnā-shən 
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.
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His resignation led to the special election which ended last week.
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Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Since then, Stefanik has led the charge among Republicans, pushing for the resignation of the university leaders.
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Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Since then, Stefanik has led the charge among Republicans, pushing for the resignation of the university leaders.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for resignation
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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
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