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relinquish definition

re·lin·quish (ri liŋ′kwis̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to give up; abandon (a plan, policy, etc.)
  2. to renounce or surrender (something owned, a right, etc.)
  3. to let go (a grasp, hold, etc.)

Etymology: LME relinquissen < extended stem of OFr relinquir < L relinquere < re-, from + linquere, to leave: see loan

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relinquish Synonyms

relinquish

v.

renounce, surrender, give up; see abandon 1, waive. See syn. study at waive.


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relinquish Usage Examples

Object

  • ownership: Once on shared paper, does Chopin relinquish ownership?

Used with why or when

  • what: Young people may feel and need to show their sadness and to relinquish what can be a façade of stoicism when they are ill.

Modifying Another Word

  • voluntarily: The developer might voluntarily relinquish all or part of the planning consent in recognition of the value of the site for nature conservation.

Preposition: in

  • favor: Yes, the next of kin can relinquish in favor of you providing that there are no objections from other surviving relatives.
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