Re‐nun′ci‐a″tion (r?–n?n′s?–?″sh?n or –sh?–?″sh?n; 277), n. [Cf. F. renonciation, L. renuntiatio ann announcement. See Renounce.] 1. The act of renouncing.
2. (Law) Formal declination to take out letters of administration, or to assume an office, privilege, or right.
Syn. — Renouncement; disownment; disavowal; disavowment; disclaimer; rejection; abjuration; recantation; denial; abandonment; relinquishment.