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renunciation

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renunciationnoun
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His renunciation of his former political beliefs surprised many of his supporters.
Sa renonciation à ses anciennes convictions politiques a surpris nombre de ses partisans.
renoncementDans le sens d’ascèse, de refus des plaisirs mondains ou de détachement spirituel.
Renunciation is regarded as a virtue in many monastic traditions.
Le renoncement est considéré comme une vertu dans de nombreuses traditions monastiques.
Additional translations
abjurationSurtout dans un contexte religieux, idéologique ou juridique.
Synonyms
waiver
relinquishment
forsaking
surrender
resignation
rejection
abandonment

Definitions

renunciationnoun
The formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.
His renunciation of his former political beliefs surprised many of his supporters.
The act of giving up or rejecting something, especially a right, title, or possession.
The prince's renunciation of the throne was a shocking decision for the royal family.
Self-denial or the practice of rejecting worldly pleasures, especially for religious or spiritual reasons.
Renunciation is regarded as a virtue in many monastic traditions.
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