Definition of Relinquish
Relinquish
re·lin·quish
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To give up or surrender something, especially reluctantly.
e.g. She had to relinquish her claim to the inheritance due to the new laws.
(verb)
to leave something (or some place), to retreat or withdraw from something (or some place);
e.g. The country agreed to relinquish the territory based on their treaty.
(verb)
to give up one's claim, keep or possession of something, such as power/control or an object (as in loosening one's hold on it);
e.g. The child refused to relinquish her grip on the toy.
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