noun

renunciation

ri-nun-see-AY-shuhn

Renunciation (noun) means a formal declaration that you are giving up a right, title, claim or citizenship. Example: “Renunciation of US citizenship must be done in person before a consular officer.”

noun

A formal declaration that you are giving up a right, title, claim or citizenship.

"Renunciation of US citizenship must be done in person before a consular officer."

The act of deliberately giving up a pleasure, possession or belief, often for moral or religious reasons.

"The monastic life begins with the renunciation of property."

How to Use Renunciation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFormally giving something up for good.

When to use it

Formal; legal and religious contexts.

Memory tip

The verb is renounce, not renunciate.

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Easily confused with

denunciation annunciation abdication

Common pairings

renunciation of violence renunciation of citizenship act of renunciation

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Etymology

From Latin renuntiare "to report back, protest against, disclaim", from re- "back" and nuntiare "to announce".

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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relinquishment surrender abdication waiver abstinence self-denial rejection abnegation

Antonyms

claim assertion indulgence embrace

Related Words

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Rhymes for renunciation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between renunciation and relinquishment of citizenship?

Renunciation is the active, formal step of swearing an oath to give up citizenship, usually at an embassy and usually with a fee. Relinquishment means citizenship is lost as a consequence of another act, such as taking a foreign nationality with the intention of abandoning the old one.

Is renunciation the same as denunciation?

No, and they are easily confused. Renunciation is giving something up; denunciation is publicly condemning someone or something.

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