CEFR C1

renunciation

noun

Meaning

The formal declaration that one no longer possesses, upholds, or accepts something, such as a right, a claim, a belief, or a position.

Examples

His renunciation of his citizenship caused a diplomatic incident.
The group's renunciation of violence was a key step in the peace process.

Synonyms: rejection, disavowal, abdication, forfeiture

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renunciation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

Definition

The formal declaration that one no longer possesses, upholds, or accepts something, such as a right, a claim, a belief, or a position.

Examples

His renunciation of his citizenship caused a diplomatic incident.
The group's renunciation of violence was a key step in the peace process.
She made a public renunciation of her former political party.

How to Use renunciation

renunciation of (prepositional phrase): The act of formally giving up or rejecting something. — "The renunciation of his claim to the throne was a significant event."

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