Renunciation
/ˌrɛnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal rejection or abandonment of a right, claim, or property.
The heir's renunciation of the will allowed the estate to pass to the alternate beneficiary.
- (n.) The voluntary giving up of a legal right or privilege, often documented by a written statement.
The defendant executed a renunciation of any claims against the company.
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- renunciations
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Commentary
Renunciation typically involves a deliberate and clear act to forgo rights, often requiring formal expression to be enforceable.
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