renunciation

 
Pronunciation: /rɪnʌnsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

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.