Resignation /(rĕz`ĭg*nā"shŭn)/

Res·ig·na·tion

Resignation

n.
  1. The act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, office, or the like; surrender; as, the resignation of a crown or commission.
  2. The state of being resigned or submissive; quiet or patient submission; unresisting acquiescence; as, resignation to the will and providence of God.