1. the formal rejection or giving up of a claim, right, or possession
2. the practice of rejecting material possessions and worldly pleasures, especially for religious or spiritual reasons
Usage: often religious or philosophical

Examples

• His renunciation of his inheritance shocked the entire family.
• The treaty required the renunciation of all territorial claims.
• She signed a formal renunciation of her citizenship.
• The monk’s renunciation of worldly goods was complete.
• His renunciation of violence marked a turning point in his life.
• The renunciation of the throne created a constitutional crisis.
• Many spiritual traditions emphasize renunciation as a path to enlightenment.