Meaning & use
relinquishment
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The act of giving up or surrendering a right, position, possession, or claim.
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The treaty required the relinquishment of all disputed territory.
Her relinquishment of the CEO role surprised the board.
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Common in legal and formal writing, especially regarding property, custody, or parental rights.
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