Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demitted
verb
/dɪˈmɪt/
Definition
To resign or abdicate from a position or office.
Examples
- After years of dedicated service, she demitted from her role as manager.
- He decided to demit from the board to pursue other interests.
- The politician demitted his office following the election results.
Meaning
Demit refers to the action of formally leaving a job or position. It generally implies a voluntary decision to step down.
Synonyms
- Resigned
- Abdicated
- Stepped down
