n. [ Cf. F. renonciation, L. renuntiatio ann announcement. See Renounce. ] 1. The act of renouncing. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) Formal declination to take out letters of administration, or to assume an office, privilege, or right. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Renouncement; disownment; disavowal; disavowment; disclaimer; rejection; abjuration; recantation; denial; abandonment; relinquishment. [ 1913 Webster ]