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renunciation (n.)

late 14c., "action of renouncing," from Latin renuntiationem (nominative renuntiatio), noun of action from past participle stem of renuntiare "renounce" (see renounce).

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Definitions of renunciation from WordNet

renunciation (n.)
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid;
Synonyms: repudiation
renunciation (n.)
the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes);
Synonyms: apostasy / defection
renunciation (n.)
an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned;
Synonyms: renouncement
renunciation (n.)
the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.);
Synonyms: forgoing / forswearing
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