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   renunciation

   /rɪˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action: "the life of the Spirit required renunciation of marriage" Similar abstention fromrefraining fromgoing withoutdoing withoutgiving up ofeschewal ofrejection ofrepudiationrejectionabandonmentforsakingforswearingdisavowaldenialrare:abjuration
   • ▪ express or tacit abandonment of a right or position, usually without assignment to another person. Similar relinquishmentgiving upabandonmentresignationabdicationsurrendersigning awaywaivingforgoingdisclaimerrare:abnegationdemissionOpposite assertionreassertion

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin renuntiatio(n-), from Latin renuntiare ‘protest against’ (see renounce).

   Derivatives

   • 1. renunciant noun
   • 2. renunciative adjective
   • 3. renunciatory adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRENUNCIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Renunciation is the act of giving up or rejecting something or someone. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as business, law, religion, and literature, with examples and synonyms.

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   The meaning of RENUNCIATION is the act or practice of renouncing : repudiation; specifically : ascetic self-denial. How to use renunciation in a sentence.

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   Renunciation definition: an act or instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, or sacrificing something, as a right, title, person, or ambition. See examples of RENUNCIATION used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRENUNCIATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Renunciation is the act of giving up or rejecting something, such as a belief, a claim, or a pleasure. Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of renunciation with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Renunciation is the act of rejecting or giving up something, such as a possession, right, title, privilege, or belief. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and examples of usage from books and articles.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRENUNCIATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Renunciation is a noun that means a statement in which you say that you do not want something or believe in something any more. For example, a renunciation of violence is when you stop supporting or using violence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrenunciation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Renunciation is an act of stating publicly that you no longer believe something or that you are giving something up. It can also mean rejecting physical pleasures, especially for religious reasons. See synonyms, word origin and usage notes.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › renunciationRenunciation Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Renunciation is the act or an instance of giving up formally or voluntarily, often at a sacrifice, of a right, claim, title, etc. See synonyms, antonyms, word forms, origin, and sentence examples of renunciation.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › renunciationRenunciation - definition of renunciation by The Free Dictionary

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    Renunciation is the act or an instance of renouncing something, such as a claim, a right, a belief, or a cause. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of renunciation from various sources and dictionaries.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › renunciationrenunciation | meaning of renunciation in Longman Dictionary of...

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    Renunciation is a formal decision to no longer believe in something, live in a particular way, or return shares offered by a company. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and synonyms from Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.