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Resignation

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Etymology

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15th century in the obsolete sense, from Middle French resignation, from Latin resignatio. The contemporary sense since the 18th century, from Modern French résignation.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /re.zi.ɡnaˈtsjoːn/, (also) /-zɪk.na-/, /-zɪŋ.na-/
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Noun

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Resignation f (genitive Resignation, plural (chiefly obsolete) Resignationen)

  1. resignation (accepting, uncomplaining frustration)
    Synonyms: Hinnahme, Ergebung
  2. (archaic to obsolete) resignation (act of resigning a position)
    Synonyms: Rücktritt, Amtsniederlegung

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Further reading

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