renunciation

[US]/rɪnʌnsɪ'eɪʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/rɪ,nʌnsɪ'eʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. relinquishment of rights, declaration of severed relationship, abandonment

Example Sentences

renunciation of worldly pleasures

renunciation of material possessions

renunciation of evil deeds

renunciation of selfish desires

Real-world Examples

And that is the renunciation of war.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2014

But during the great masculine renunciation, men began to adopt this much more streamlined, sober style of clothing.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

A temporary renunciation is just that: January teetotallers and vegans will mostly be tipplers and carnivores again by February.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Many countries announced the renunciation of that invading country.

Source: Pan Pan

Had there been nothing more in his renunciation than that?

Source: The Picture of Dorian Gray

From a moral point of view, I cannot say that I think much of your great renunciation.

Source: The Picture of Dorian Gray

What renunciations of luxury for herself; the only luxury being its spotless cleanliness.

Source: Lily of the Valley (Part 1)

For a moment love had lifted him to sublime heights of honor and renunciation.

Source: Son of Mount Tai (Part 2)

The abiding perception of the position of Stephen's parents had, of course, a little to do with Elfride's renunciation.

Source: A pair of blue eyes (Part 2)

Baby Warren felt that she had made a gesture of renunciation in joining the Divers here.

Source: The Night is Gentle (Part Two)

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