Quitting
/ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
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- (n.) The voluntary act of leaving a job or position before the end of a contract or without notice.
Her quitting left the company short-staffed just before the audit.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'quitting' often implies voluntary departure but must be distinguished from dismissal or constructive discharge.
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