Even after an official resignation, he remains in power until a new prime minister is sworn in, in order to prevent a government void.

Tonight's events resembled a coup d'etat disguised by an orderly change of government and the official resignation of the President.

I'll submit my official resignation after we return to L.A.' "Are you sure you want to do that?"

He then handed in his official resignation as mayor.

His professional career lasted until his official resignation in 1987.

It was not until the official resignation of president Hosni Mubarak in February 2011 that relations started to improve significantly.

I will write out my official resignation this afternoon.

In 1930, Ward finally gave his official resignation, and Forbes became Prime Minister.

Aristide has also denied that a letter he left behind constitutes an official resignation.

On 29 March, the Syrian cabinet submitted its official resignation to Assad.