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renounce

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To formally give up or reject a claim, belief, or practice.

The candidate chose to renounce the endorsement.

Dictionary practice example.

A former official chooses to renounce his claim to direct the ceremony, announcing publicly that he will no longer exercise that authority.