Meaning & use
renunciation
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The formal act of giving up a right, claim, position, or belief.
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His renunciation of the throne shocked the entire nation.
The monk's renunciation of worldly possessions was central to his faith.
A note on using this word
Carries a formal, often solemn tone; it's rarely used for casually dropping a minor habit.
Words with a similar meaning
relinquishmentabandonment
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