Renunciation: meaning, definitions and examples

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renunciation

 

[ rษชหŒnสŒnsษชหˆeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal

The formal act of giving up or resigning from a position, belief, or right.

Synonyms

abandonment, relinquishment, resignation, surrender.

Examples of usage

  • He made a renunciation of his claim to the throne.
  • She signed a renunciation of her rights to the property.
  • The renunciation of violence is a key principle of their philosophy.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A formal declaration of refusal to accept an inheritance.

Synonyms

disclaimer, rejection, repudiation, waiver.

Examples of usage

  • He submitted a renunciation of the inheritance in court.
  • The renunciation of the estate was necessary to avoid conflicts.
Context #3 | Noun

religious

The act of rejecting or abandoning a religious belief or affiliation.

Synonyms

abjuration, apostasy, defection, desertion.

Examples of usage

  • His renunciation of his faith caused a stir in the community.
  • The renunciation of worldly possessions is a common practice in some religious orders.

Translations

Translations of the word "renunciation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renรบncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verzicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penolakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrzekniฤ™cie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พๆฃ„ (ใปใ†ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renonciation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renuncia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท feragat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ธฐ (ํฌ๊ธฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zล™eknutรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdanรญ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผƒ (fร ngqรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpoved

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renuncia

Etymology

The word 'renunciation' comes from the Latin word 'renuntiatio', which means 'a declaration'. The concept of renunciation has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, often as a symbol of detachment from worldly desires or as a formal act of resignation. In legal contexts, renunciation is often used to signify the rejection of rights or inheritance. The word has evolved to encompass a range of contexts, from formal resignations to spiritual denunciations.

See also: renounce, renouncing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,870, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.