Lemondása

Lemondása is a Hungarian term referring to the act of resigning from a position, especially in politics or leadership roles. It denotes a voluntary withdrawal by an individual from office, as opposed to dismissal or removal by others. In everyday language and media, it is used to describe the official announcement and the moment a person steps down.

The word is formed from the verb lemondani (to resign) with the nominalizing suffix -ása, and the possessive ending -a to indicate “his/her resignation.” As a noun in phrases such as “a miniszter lemondása” or “az elnök lemondása,” it can carry the subject’s identity and the act itself.

Procedurally, a lemondása often begins with a written statement or public address announcing the intention to resign. The effective date may be immediate or set for a future time, depending on rules within the relevant institution or country. In many systems, the resignation creates a vacancy, triggering succession procedures, a replacement process, or a formal acceptance by the appointing authority. It is typically distinguished from elbocsátás (dismissal), which is initiated by an employer or authority rather than chosen by the individual.

Lemondása can occur for various reasons, including political accountability, health, personal reasons, or strategic disagreements. The act frequently has political or organizational consequences, influencing governance, leadership transitions, and public perception.