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Term: Relinquish

Definition:

Verb:

1. To give up or surrender (something); to voluntarily cease to claim, keep, or hold on to (something).

Noun:

1. An act of relinquishing or surrendering something.

2. A formal release or transfer of property rights or a claim.

Sample Sentences:

1. After years of battling for custody, the father finally decided to relinquish his parental rights.

2. The company was forced to relinquish control of its shares due to a hostile takeover.

3. She was reluctant to relinquish her role as team captain, but understood it was time for someone else to take the lead.

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