Word
renunciation
Phoneticsre·nun·ci·a·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ɹɪˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/
UK/ɹɪnˌʌnsɪˈeɪʃən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a formal decision to give up something important, like a right, a title, or a belief. You use it when someone leaves it behind on purpose and in public.
n. formal rejection or abandonment of a right, claim, belief, or position, often declared publicly or in writing.
Examples
“She announces her renunciation of the title today.”
“After years of debate, he files a formal renunciation of his citizenship to settle abroad permanently.”
“Her quiet renunciation of worldly ambition, made without bitterness or public statement, lent her later writings a clarity that fame had never allowed.”
Examples
simple
“She announces her renunciation of the title today.”
contextual
“After years of debate, he files a formal renunciation of his citizenship to settle abroad permanently.”
complex
“Her quiet renunciation of worldly ambition, made without bitterness or public statement, lent her later writings a clarity that fame had never allowed.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “renunciation” in context.
Verb
01. announce renunciation
“The prince will announce renunciation of succession rights tomorrow.”
verb + noun
02. call for renunciation
“The agreement calls for renunciation of all territorial claims.”
verb + prep + noun
03. demand renunciation
“Opposition leaders demanded renunciation of violence before talks began.”
verb + noun
04. insist on renunciation
“The government insists on renunciation of extremist ideology by members.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
05. explicit renunciation
“The treaty requires an explicit renunciation of nuclear weapons.”
adj + noun
06. formal renunciation
“The king signed a formal renunciation of the throne before parliament.”
adj + noun
07. public renunciation
“Her public renunciation of her former beliefs shocked her supporters.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. act of renunciation
“Abdication is ultimately an act of renunciation and personal sacrifice.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a complete renunciation of faith
“Her novel describes a complete renunciation of faith after the war.”
10. a formal renunciation of power
“The dictator refused to sign a formal renunciation of power.”
11. call for renunciation of claims
“The treaty calls for renunciation of claims to the disputed islands.”
12. demand renunciation of violence
“Mediators will demand renunciation of violence before negotiations resume.”
Usage
Typically followed by 'of' to name what is given up, as in 'renunciation of citizenship'.
Etymology
From Latin renūntiātiō. Compare renounce.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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