re·nounce (rĭ-nouns')

v., -nounced, -nounc·ing, -nounc·es.

v.tr.

1. To give up (a title, for example), especially by formal announcement. See synonyms at relinquish.
2. To reject; disown.

v.intr. Games
To revoke in cards.

n. Games
A revoke in cards.

[Middle English renouncen, from Old French renoncer, from Latin renūntiāre, to report : re-, re- + nūntiāre, to announce (from nūntius, messenger).]

renouncement re·nounce'ment n.
renouncer re·nounc'er n.

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