R — Rename to Renounce (Part 7 of 7)

Renounce
(Re*nounce"), v. i.

1. To make renunciation. [Obs.]

He of my sons who fails to make it good,
By one rebellious act renounces to my blood.

2. (Law) To decline formally, as an executor or a person entitled to letters of administration, to take out probate or letters.

Dryden died without a will, and his widow having renounced, his son Charles administered on June 10.

Renounce
(Re*nounce"), n. (Card Playing) Act of renouncing.