Relinquish
/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/
Definitions
- (v.) To voluntarily give up a right, claim, or possession.
She decided to relinquish her parental rights.
- (v.) To surrender control or power over something.
The company relinquished control of the subsidiary.
Forms
- relinquishes
- relinquished
- relinquishing
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to indicate voluntary giving up of rights; precision in specifying what is relinquished is important.
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