The resignation
Example: Resignation ends employment when employee chooses to leave position
Definition
"The resignation" refers to the formal act by which an employee voluntarily leaves their job or position, signaling the end of their employment. It involves submitting notice to an employer, thereby terminating the working relationship on agreed or statutory terms.
Etymology
The word "resignation" comes from the Latin 'resignare', meaning 'to unseal' or 'give up'. It entered English in the 16th century, initially meaning to cancel or revoke an agreement. Over time, it evolved to mean voluntarily giving up a position or office, especially in a work context.
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"The resignation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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