resignation

noun

res·​ig·​na·​tion ˌre-zig-ˈnā-shən 

1

a

: an act or instance of resigning something : surrender

The Board accepted the CEO's resignation.

b

: a formal notification of resigning

I turned in my resignation.

2

: the quality or state of being resigned : submissiveness

accepted the news with resignation

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The resignation of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, in January will bring that to 218-213. —Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025

On Friday, Zelenskyy announced the resignation of Yermak, after his home was searched by anti-corruption investigators. —CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025

Now, Andriy Yermak’s resignation could become Zelensky’s biggest political test since taking office six-and-a-half years ago. —Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025

The at-large seat, which falls under District 5, had been vacant for nearly two months following the resignation of Scott Minikus, who retired in October for an out-of-state job opportunity. —Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for resignation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

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