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relinquish

/riˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does relinquish mean?

verb

To give up or surrender something, especially a right or claim, officially or formally. To abandon or renounce something.

Example

"She relinquished her claim to the property after the court ruling."

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