Resign
/rɪˈzaɪn/noun
To give up a position or office formally.
Did you know?The roots of "resign" connect to the idea of returning to a state of submission, suggesting that the act is almost ritualistic in nature.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
resignare
“to sign back or revoke, indicating a formal return.”
14th Century
Old French
resigner
“to give up office or power, highlighting a relinquishing of authority.”
Early 15th Century
Middle English
resignen
“to renounce or surrender formally.”
Modern English
English
resign
“to formally give up a position, embodying an act of submission and withdrawal.”