Definition

The act of giving up or rejecting something, often a belief, claim, or right.

Example

His renouncement of the title surprised everyone in the community.

Conversation

Have you heard about Sarah's renouncement of her old job?

Yeah, I heard she wanted to try something new.

I think it's a big step for her, but it makes sense.

Absolutely! Sometimes you need to let go to move forward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Renouncement → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again or back) and "nunciare" (meaning to announce). The word refers to the act of announcing back or formally giving up a claim or right.

Memory Tip

Think of 'announcing back' ('re-' means again and 'nunciare' means to announce) to remember that renouncement means formally giving up something.

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