Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

resignation-letter

Noun

/ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən ˈlɛtər/

Definition

A resignation letter is a formal document that an employee submits to their employer to announce their intention to leave their job.

Examples

She wrote a resignation letter stating her last day of work.
Submitting a resignation letter ensures you leave on good terms with your employer.
He was nervous about handing in his resignation letter to the manager.

Meaning

It is a way to communicate to your employer that you are resigning from your position, serving as a notice that you will no longer be part of the organization.