Resignation from a post or office: stepping down from a position, often in an official or public capacity.
議員は不祥事の責任を取って辞任した。
The lawmaker resigned taking responsibility for the scandal.
部長が辞任したため、臨時会議を開いた。
Because the manager resigned, an emergency meeting was held.
辞任の理由はまだ明らかにされていない。
The reason for the resignation has not yet been disclosed.