Surrendering
/səˈrɛn.dər.ɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (ger.)) The act of giving up possession, control, or rights, often to authorities or another party.
The defendant is surrendering the property to the government pursuant to the court order.
Forms
- surrender
- surrenders
- surrendered
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Commentary
Used primarily as the present participle form of surrender; serves as a verbal noun in legal contexts involving relinquishment or delivery of rights or property.
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