'resign' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resignare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'signare' meant 'to sign or seal.'

'resignare' transformed into the Old French word 'resigner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resign' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to unseal or cancel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give up a position or office.'