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Resignation vs Relinquishment - What's the difference?

resignation | relinquishment |

As nouns the difference between resignation and relinquishment

is that resignation is resignation (state of uncomplaining frustration) while relinquishment is the act of relinquishing something.

resignation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of resigning
  • a written or oral declaration that one resigns
  • state of uncomplaining, utter frustration

    • Anagrams

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    relinquishment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of relinquishing something.

    • Synonyms

    * abandonment * cession * renunciation * surrender