Quitclaimed: meaning, definitions and examples
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quitclaimed
[ kwɪtˈkleɪmd ]
legal term
To quitclaim means to relinquish one's right or claim to a property, transferring whatever interest one might have in it to another party. This term is commonly used in the context of real estate transactions. A quitclaim deed is a legal document that allows for the transfer of interest without guaranteeing that the title is clear. It is often used in situations involving divorce settlements or to clear up title ambiguities. This method does not provide the same level of protection against liens or claims as a warranty deed.
Synonyms
ceded, relinquished, transferred.
Examples of usage
- She quitclaimed her interest in the house.
- They used a quitclaim deed to transfer property ownership.
- He quitclaimed his share after the divorce.
- The property was quitclaimed to her sister.
Translations
Translations of the word "quitclaimed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transferido
🇮🇳 छोड़ दिया
🇩🇪 verzichtet
🇮🇩 dilepaskan
🇺🇦 відмовився
🇵🇱 zrzeczenie
🇯🇵 放棄された
🇫🇷 renoncé
🇪🇸 renunciado
🇹🇷 feragat edilmiş
🇰🇷 포기된
🇸🇦 تنازل
🇨🇿 vzdání se
🇸🇰 vzdané
🇨🇳 放弃的
🇸🇮 odpovedano
🇮🇸 afsalað
🇰🇿 бас тарту
🇬🇪 უარი gesagt
🇦🇿 təslim olunmuş
🇲🇽 renunciado
Etymology
The term 'quitclaim' combines the prefix 'quit' which means to release or give up, and 'claim', which refers to an assertion of a right to something. It first appeared in the legal vocabulary of the Middle Ages, illustrating the transfer of one's claims or rights in land or property. The quitclaim deed was a prevalent legal instrument allowing landowners to convey interest without formal guarantees. The usage of 'quitclaim' has evolved over centuries but maintains its core function of facilitating property transfers, particularly in informal contexts or when parties trust each other.