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re·nun·ci·a·tion [ ri nùnssee áysh'n ] (plural re·nun·ci·a·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. denial or rejection: a denial or rejection of something or somebody, usually for moral or religious reasons

2. declaration giving something up: an official declaration giving up a title, office, claim, or privilege

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin renuntiation- "announcement, (in late Latin) renunciation" < past participle of renuntiare (see renounce)]

re·nun·ci·a·to·ry [ ri núnssee ə tàwree ] adjective
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