resignation
noun
res·ig·na·tion
ˌre-zig-ˈnā-shən 
1
a
: an act or instance of resigning something : surrender
The Board accepted the CEO's resignation.
b
: a formal notification of resigning
I turned in my resignation.
2
: the quality or state of being resigned : submissiveness
accepted the news with resignation
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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No commissioner’s resignation can fully cleanse embarrassment.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The latest release sparked criticism and resignations across the world.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, added to the calls for resignation.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Like McCaskill, Belcher was one of the five candidates who applied to fill the county commissioner seat following Gordon’s resignation.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The latest release sparked criticism and resignations across the world.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, added to the calls for resignation.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Like McCaskill, Belcher was one of the five candidates who applied to fill the county commissioner seat following Gordon’s resignation.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resignation
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“Resignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resignation. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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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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