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Definition of renouncement

renouncement

/rɪˈnaʊns.mənt/
re · nounce · ment
Plural:renouncements
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Adjective:renunciatory
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renouncement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The formal act of rejecting, forsaking, or giving up a claim, right, belief, or possession.

Example

"The heir's sudden renouncement of the family fortune shocked the legal advisors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'renouncement' is a valid derivative of 'renounce', 'renunciation' is far more common in standard, legal, and formal English.

• Rhymes for renouncement

• Nearby Words

renominate
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renounce
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renovate
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'renounce' (from Old French 'renoncier', ultimately from Latin 'renuntiare', meaning 'to protest against or revoke') and the suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Renouncement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/renouncement
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