The Traveling Man
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Difference in terms: In US Masonry, "resign" is usually taken to mean renouncing membership in the fraternity.
We take our lore from a craft. There are other professions for which one may retain the knowledge, but no longer entitled to use the professional designation, such as attorney and solicitor. One may be disbarred or stricken from the Roll. The knowledge is retained, but one is no longer a solicitor.
Definitely makes sense. Such as Doctor no longer able to practice medicine. But would still speak, medically, with a someone who no longer practices medicine? Would you allow him to treat you. I must say that I probably would. But I understand what you are saying and it makes sense.