renunciation

• Nom désignant l'action formelle de renoncer à une croyance, un droit, un titre, une possession ou une cause, souvent au profit de croyances ou de principes opposés.

A noun referring to the formal act of rejecting, disowning, or surrendering a belief, right, title, possession, or cause, often in favor of opposing beliefs or principles.

1. Formal Rejection or DisavowalC1formal

   The act of formally rejecting, disowning, or disclaiming something as invalid or untrue.

   Rénonciation formelle ou désaveu

   • The king's renunciation of the treaty surprised the neighboring countries.
   • Her renunciation of the inheritance was a final break from her family.
   • The document was a formal renunciation of all previous claims.

   Synonymesabjurationdenialdisavowaldisclaimerforswearingrecantationrejectionrepudiation

   Antonymesacceptanceadoptionavowalembraceendorsement

2. Abandonment of Beliefs or AllegianceC1formal

   The state of having rejected one's religious beliefs, political party, or a cause, often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes.

   Renonciation (abandon de convictions)

   • His renunciation of his political party shocked his former colleagues.
   • The monk's renunciation of worldly possessions was a key part of his faith.
   • Her renunciation of her previous beliefs was a long and difficult process.

   Synonymesabandonmentabjurationapostasydefectiondesertiondisavowalrecantationrejectionrelinquishmentrepudiation

   Antonymesadherenceallegiancedevotionembraceloyaltysupport

3. Declaration of SurrenderC1formal

   An act, either spoken or written, declaring that something is surrendered or disowned.

   Déclaration d'abandon

   • The general's renunciation of command was read aloud to the troops.
   • She signed a renunciation of her rights to the property.
   • The formal renunciation of the throne was broadcast on national television.

   Synonymesabdicationabjurationdisavowaldisclaimerrenouncementrepudiation

4. Act of Self-DenialC1formal

   The act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering a possession, right, title, or privilege.

   Acte de renonciation

   • His renunciation of a life of luxury was a personal choice.
   • The renunciation of her title was a condition of the marriage.
   • The act of renunciation required great personal strength.

   Synonymesabnegationforgoingrelinquishmentrenouncementsacrificeself-abnegationself-denialsurrenderwaiver

   Antonymesacceptanceadoptionclaimgratificationindulgenceretention