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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++re·nun·ci·a·tion /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ noun [countable, uncountable]  formalSTOP DOING something when someone makes a formal decision to no longer believe in something, live in a particular way etc 〔对信仰、生活方式等的〕摈弃,放弃 renouncerenunciation of5their renunciation of terrorist tactics他们对恐怖策略的摒弃n Eastern Europe’s renunciation of Communism
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renunciationA renunciation of Oliver and a declaration of true love for Miranda herself?I learn about the beauty of austerity and renunciation.This has to be quenched by detachment and renunciation.Though not a natural speaker his pithy style, backed by his fame and renunciation, strengthened the Student Volunteer Missionary movement.Maggie will carry even renunciation to dramatic extremes.Abetted by her husband, she refused to countenance the renunciations which Henry was to make in the peace treaty.The renunciation of any attempt to tax was at once cause and symptom of the state's demise.renunciation ofThe agreement depends on their renunciation of violence.
From Longman Business Dictionaryrenunciationre‧nun‧ci‧a‧tion /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ noun [uncountable] FINANCE when an investor returns shares they have been offered to the company offering themThe share certificate carries a form for renunciation on the reverse.Origin renunciation (1300-1400) Latin renuntiatio, from renuntiare; → RENOUNCE
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renunciation
renunciation /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]
 Date: 1300-1400
 Language: Latin
 Origin: renuntiatio, from renuntiare; renounce
formal when someone makes a formal decision to no longer believe in something, live in a particular way etc ⇨ renounce
    renunciation of
    Eastern Europe’s renunciation of Communism


re·nun·ci·ationBrE /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/ 🔊 noun (formal) [uncountable, countable] an act of stating publicly that you no longer believe sth or that you are giving sth up 声明摒弃;宣布放弃the renunciation of violence放弃使用暴力的声明 [uncountable] the act of rejecting physical pleasures, especially for religious reasons 弃绝物质享受;克己;禁欲 SYN self-denial   see also renounce