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renunciation

Syllabification: (re·nun·ci·a·tion)
Pronunciation: /riˌnənsēˈāSHən/

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Definition of renunciation

noun

  • the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action:entry into the priesthood requires renunciation of marriage a renunciation of violence
  • Law a document expressing renunciation.

Derivatives

renunciant

Pronunciation: /riˈnənsēənt/

noun & adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin renuntiatio(n-), from Latin renuntiare 'protest against' (see renounce)

Remember that, although it is related to renounce, renunciation is spelled -nun- in the middle.

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