释义 |
res·ig·na·tion \ˌrez]ə̇gˈnāshən, ]ēg- sometimes -es]\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin resignation-, resignatio, from Latin resignatus (past participle of resignare to resign) + -ion-, -io -ion 1. a. : the act or fact of resigning something (as a claim, possession, office) : surrender b. : a formal notification of relinquishment (as of an office or position) < wrote out his resignation the same day > 2. : the quality or state of being resigned : submission, acquiescence; especially : quiet and patient submissiveness (as to the rule or will of another) 3. : the formal return by a vassal of a fee to the superior from whom it was held under former Scots law Synonyms: see patience |