Quitclaim
/ˈkwɪtkleɪm/
Definitions
- (v.) To release or renounce any claim to a property or right without guaranteeing its validity.
He quitclaimed his interest in the property to his brother.
- (n.) A legal instrument that conveys any interest the grantor has in real property without warranties.
They signed a quitclaim to transfer ownership quickly.
Forms
- quitclaimed
- quitclaiming
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Commentary
As a verb, often used in real estate to relinquish claims without warranty; as a noun, it refers to the specific deed documenting such release. Useful for clearing title but provides no guarantee of ownership.
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