Legal Definitions - ejuration

Ejuration refers to the formal act of giving up, renouncing, or resigning from a position, right, or claim. It implies a deliberate and often public declaration of relinquishment.

Here are some examples to illustrate this concept:

• Example 1: Resignation from Public Office

  Imagine a city council member who, due to personal reasons, decides to step down from their elected position before their term is complete. They submit a formal letter of resignation to the city clerk and make a public announcement. This act of formally resigning their "place" or office is an example of ejuration.

• Example 2: Renouncing a Claim to an Inheritance

  Consider a situation where a wealthy individual passes away, leaving a substantial estate. One of the potential heirs, who is already financially independent and wishes to see the assets distributed among other family members who need it more, formally executes a legal document stating they will not accept any portion of the inheritance. This formal renunciation of their "claim" to the estate is an act of ejuration.

• Example 3: Giving Up a Professional License

  Suppose a licensed medical professional is facing serious allegations of misconduct. Rather than undergoing a lengthy disciplinary process that could result in their license being revoked, they choose to formally surrender their professional license to the state regulatory board. This voluntary and formal relinquishment of their "place" or right to practice their profession constitutes an ejuration.