definition of
renunciation

[1] #1 renunciation n. [repudiation] rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid; "Congressional repudiation of the treaty that the President had negotiated". wn

[2] #2 renunciation n. [apostasy, defection] the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes). wn

[3] #3 renunciation n. [renouncement] an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned. wn

[4] #4 renunciation n. [forgoing, forswearing] the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.). wn