noun
- the act of resigning from an office or position
Usage: formal
Examples
- The minister’s demission from office surprised many political observers.
- Following the scandal, his demission was expected by the board.
- She announced her demission as chairwoman effective immediately.
- The king’s demission marked the end of an era.
- His demission letter cited personal reasons for leaving.
- The committee accepted her demission with regret.