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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
RESIGNA'TION, n.
The act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession,
office, or the like; surrender; as, the resignation of a crown
or comission.
The state of being resigned or submissive;
quiet or patient submission; unresisting acquiescence; as,
resignation to the will and providence of God.
Syn. -- Patience; surrender; relinquisment; forsaking; abandonment; abdication; renunciation; submission; acquiescence; endurance. See Patience. | ||||||||