renunciation — the formal act of giving up a claim, right, title, or possession; the act of rejecting or abandoning a belief or habit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the formal act of giving up a claim, right, title, or possession; the act of rejecting or abandoning a belief or habit
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His renunciation of the throne shocked the entire nation.
- She signed the renunciation of citizenship form before moving abroad permanently.
- The monk's renunciation of all worldly possessions inspired his followers.
renunciation
NOUN[/rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/]
the formal act of giving up a claim, right, title, or possession; the act of rejecting or abandoning a belief or habit
The monk's renunciation of wealth left the whole village stunned.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin renuntiare, meaning 'to announce against, to protest formally,' from re- (back, against) + nuntiare (to announce, report).
Breakdown
re- (back/against) + nunti- (announce, from nuntius 'messenger') + -ation (noun-forming suffix, 'act of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His renunciation of the throne shocked the entire nation.”
“She signed the renunciation of citizenship form before moving abroad permanently.”
“The monk's renunciation of all worldly possessions inspired his followers.”
“"I hereby declare my official renunciation of Mondays!" he shouted, throwing his alarm clock out the window.”
“Her renunciation of chocolate lasted exactly three hours before she raided the fridge.”
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