Category:Renunciation

Re*nun`ci*a"tion (r-nn`s-"shn or -sh-"shn; 277), n. Etym: [cf. F. Renonciation, l. renuntiatio ann announcement. See renounce.]

1. The act of renouncing.

2. (law)

Defn: formal declination to take out letters of administration, or to Assume an office, privilege, or right.

Syn. -- renouncement; disownment; disavowal; disavowment; disclaimer; Rejection; abjuration; recantation; denial; abandonment; Relinquishment.