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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The resignations follow the Trump administration's plan to reduce the federal workforce and implement cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 27 July 2025
The incident resulted in the resignations of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and its head of HR Kristin Cabot after the two were allegedly spotted on the kiss cam together.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2025
The makeup of the Senate stands at 33 Democrats and 32 Republicans following Mitchell’s resignation and the unexpected death of Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo, this week.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
One of metro Detroit’s two main bus systems will have a new leader beginning next month after the unexpected resignation of a top official this week.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 27 July 2025
The incident resulted in the resignations of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and its head of HR Kristin Cabot after the two were allegedly spotted on the kiss cam together.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2025
The makeup of the Senate stands at 33 Democrats and 32 Republicans following Mitchell’s resignation and the unexpected death of Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo, this week.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
One of metro Detroit’s two main bus systems will have a new leader beginning next month after the unexpected resignation of a top official this week.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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