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Meaning of Renounce
The primary meaning of the word "Renounce" is to give up or abandon something.
Definitions
- To formally declare that you no longer wish to have or be associated with something
- To give up or abandon a particular activity, habit, or way of life
- To refuse to follow or obey a particular law, rule, or authority
Etymology of Renounce
The word "Renounce" comes from the Old French word "renoncer", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "nuntiare" (meaning "to declare" or "to announce")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of abandoning or rejecting a particular claim, right, or authority, and has been used in a variety of contexts, including law, politics, and religion
Example Uses
- She renounced her citizenship and moved to another country
- He renounced his claim to the throne and retired from public life
- The company renounced its responsibility for the environmental damage caused by its operations