Res`ig*na"tion (r?z`?g-n?"sh?n), n. [F. r'esignation. See Resign.]
1.
The act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, office, or the like; surrender; as, the resignation of a crown or comission.
2.
The state of being resigned or submissive; quiet or patient submission; unresisting acquiescence; as, resignation to the will and providence of God.
Syn. -- Patience; surrender; relinquisment; forsaking; abandonment; abdication; renunciation; submission; acquiescence; endurance. See Patience.
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