Resignation

/ɹɪzɪɡnˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɹɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/, /ˌɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/

Resignation

the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)

a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign

acceptance of despair

synonyms : surrender

Examples

1. The chairman's resignation finally brought matters to a head.

2. His resignation has left some important questions hanging in the air.

3. His resignation comes hard on the heels of the announcement that the company is going bankrupt.

4. He sent a letter of resignation to his boss.