All 5 Uses of
resignation
in
A Man for All Seasons
- MORE, regarding them; resignedly) Good morning, William.†
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- CHAPUYS Rumor has it that if the Church in Convocation has submitted to the King, you will resign.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- The King accepts your resignation very sadly;
Chpt 2 (definition 2) *resignation = quitting from your position
- I've resigned, that's all.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- During the next speech CROMWELL straightens up and folds arms resignedly
Chpt 2 (definition 1) *resignedly = like one who accepted something unpleasant as unavoidable
Definitions:
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(1) (resignation as in: accepted it with resignation) acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
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(2) (resignation as in: submitted her resignation) to quit -- especially a job or position; or a document expressing such an act