English · Work & Business
resignation
/ˌrez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌrez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/]
act of quitting a job
Advancednoun
Definition
The act of officially leaving a job. It can also mean accepting something bad without complaint.
Example
She handed in her resignation and agreed to work for one more month.
She handed in her resignation and agreed to work for one more month.
Etymology
From Latin 'resignatio', from 'resignare' (to unseal, give up).
How & Where It’s Used
Means both quitting a job and a calm acceptance of difficulty.