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renunciation

Pronunciation: /rɪnʌnsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of renunciation

noun

[mass noun]
  • the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action:the life of the Spirit required renunciation of marriage [count noun]:a renunciation of violence
  • Law express or tacit abandonment of a right or position, usually without assignment to another person.

Derivatives

renunciant

Pronunciation: /rɪˈnʌnsɪənt/

noun & adjective

renunciative

Pronunciation: /rɪˈnʌnsɪətɪv/

adjective

renunciatory

Pronunciation: /rɪˈnʌnʃət(ə)ri/

adjective

Origin:

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

Spelling help

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

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