resignation
noun
res·ig·na·tion
ˌre-zig-ˈnā-shən 
2
: the quality or state of being resigned : submissiveness
Examples of resignation in a Sentence
The chairman accepted their resignations.
The manager received resignations from three members of the staff.
We accepted the news with resignation.
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The extended recess is intended to provide time for the Liberal Party to conduct a leadership race following Trudeau's resignation.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Justin Trudeau expected to announce resignation as early as Monday (Toronto Star)
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Trudeau’s resignation leaves a successor at most mere months to prepare an electoral campaign.
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With Trudeau’s resignation underway, Canada’s Liberal Party will be hosting a competitive race to find a replacement.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Justin Trudeau expected to announce resignation as early as Monday (Toronto Star)
Trump Mocks ‘Governor Justin Trudeau’ After Canadian Prime Minister Flags Tariff Concerns (Forbes)
Follow me on Twitter.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Trudeau’s resignation leaves a successor at most mere months to prepare an electoral campaign.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
With Trudeau’s resignation underway, Canada’s Liberal Party will be hosting a competitive race to find a replacement.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Resignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resignation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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resignation
noun
res·ig·na·tion
ˌrez-ig-ˈnā-shən
1
a
: an act of resigning
b
: a formal notice of this act
2
: the quality or the feeling of a person who is resigned
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