resignation

/ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of giving up a job or position, usually by a formal letter or statement.
    • He wrote a letter of resignation and left the office that afternoon.
    • The CEO's resignation surprised everyone in the company.
    • She handed in her resignation after the disagreement with her boss.
  2. A feeling of calmly accepting something unpleasant that cannot be changed.
    • There was a sense of resignation in her voice as she talked about the cancelled trip.
    • He shrugged with resignation when he saw the long line at the store.
    • The team accepted the loss with quiet resignation.
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