a statement in which you formally say that you do not believe in something or do not support something, or that you want to give up a right, title, position etc
his renunciation of power
their renunciation of terroristtactics
Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements
abjuration
accusation
a contradiction in terms
renunciation
noun countable/uncountable formal
US /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
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a statement in which you formally say that you do not believe in something or do not support something, or that you want to give up a right, title, position, etc.