Leaving statement that shows acceptance (11)

I believe the answer is:

resignation

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'acceptance' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Calm acceptance ' mean 'resignation' so perhaps 'acceptance' could also mean 'resignation')

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(Other definitions for resignation that I've seen before include "Giving up job" , "surrender" , "Acceptance of the inevitable" , "Notice" , "acquiescence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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