Resign and Stand

Resign

Resign verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

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Stand and resign are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stand" instead a verb "Resign".

Nearby Words: resignation, resigning

Stand verb - To occupy a place or location.

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Resign and stand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Resign" instead a verb "Stand".

Nearby Words: standing, stance, standee

The MP then can quietly decline to stand in the by-election, resign from the non-job, and move on with his/her life.

Source: Loophole Abuse / Real Life Law

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