ˌrez]ə̇gˈnāshən, ]ēg- sometimes -es]\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin resignation-, resignatio, from Latin resignatus (past participle of resignare to resign) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act or fact of resigning something (as a claim, possession, office) : surrender
b. : a formal notification of relinquishment (as of an office or position)
wrote out his resignation the same day
2. : the quality or state of being resigned : submission , acquiescence ; especially : quiet and patient submissiveness (as to the rule or will of another)
3. : the formal return by a vassal of a fee to the superior from whom it was held under former Scots law
Synonyms: see patience