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.
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