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Term: Relinquish

Definition:

(verb) To voluntarily give up or surrender possession or control over something.

(noun) The act of relinquishing or surrendering.

Sense 1:

(verb) To renounce or give up a claim, right, or title to something.

Example sentence 1: She decided to relinquish her ownership of the company and retire.

Example sentence 2: The king was forced to relinquish his throne after the rebellion.

Sense 2:

(verb) To let go or release one's grip or hold on something.

Example sentence 1: The child reluctantly relinquished his favourite toy to his friend.

Example sentence 2: The prisoner had to relinquish the weapon before entering the courtroom.

Sense 3:

(noun) The act of giving up or surrendering something.

Example sentence 1: The relinquishment of her rights was a difficult decision.

Example sentence 2: The relinquishment of his position as captain surprised everyone.

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