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Meanings
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informal resignation; unofficial resignation
A written notice of resignation submitted to a superior, often used when taking responsibility for a problem. It is not an immediate formal resignation but a step that may lead to formal disciplinary action or acceptance of the resignation.
Taking responsibility for the scandal, the department head submitted a letter of informal resignation.
The president submitted his resignation notice, but the board of directors persuaded him to stay.
Usage patterns
- 進退伺いを出すto submit a notice offering to resign
He submitted a letter offering to resign, taking responsibility for the mistake.
- 〈人〉に進退伺いを提出するto formally submit a resignation notice to someone (a superior)
The section chief formally submitted his resignation notice to the president.
- 進退伺いが受理されるfor a resignation notice to be accepted
In the end, his resignation notice was not accepted.