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renunciation

[/rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: renunciations / renuncias
renúncia
1. The act of formally declaring one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession
His renunciation of the throne shocked the nation.
Sua renúncia ao trono chocou a nação.
2. The rejection or disavowal of a belief, practice, or relationship
The monk's renunciation of worldly pleasures was complete.
A renúncia do monge aos prazeres mundanos foi completa.
3. A formal written or verbal statement declaring the abandonment of something
She signed a document of renunciation before the lawyer.
Ela assinou um documento de renúncia perante o advogado.
Synonyms
rejectiondisavowalabandonmentrelinquishmentdisclaimer
Antonyms
acceptanceembraceadoptionclaim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renúncia
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
renúncia
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
renúncia
Standard usage, common in legal contexts
Portugal
renúncia
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

renunciation of rights
renunciation clause
act of renunciation
renunciation of claim
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