meaning of resignation
1. The act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, office, or the like; surrender; as, the resignation of a crown or comission.
2. The state of being resigned or submissive; quiet or patient submission; unresisting acquiescence; as, resignation to the will and providence of God.
3. a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign; "he submitted his resignation as of next
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