verb
- to resign from or give up an office or position
Usage: formal
Examples
- The chairman decided to demit his position after the scandal.
- She will demit her role as treasurer at the end of the month.
- The board member chose to demit rather than face impeachment.
- He was asked to demit his duties immediately.
- The minister announced he would demit office before the election.
- After twenty years of service, she finally demitted her post.