Relinquish: meaning, definitions and examples

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relinquish

 

[ rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a legal context

To relinquish means to voluntarily give up or release something, especially a right, claim, or possession. It implies a deliberate decision to let go of something and no longer assert control over it.

Synonyms

cede, renounce, surrender, yield

Examples of usage

  • The landowner decided to relinquish his rights to the property in order to settle the dispute.
  • She was forced to relinquish custody of her children after the court ruling.
  • After much debate, he finally agreed to relinquish his position as CEO.
Context #2 | Verb

in a personal context

To relinquish can also mean to let go of something emotionally or mentally, such as a belief, desire, or attachment. It involves freeing oneself from a particular mindset or attitude.

Synonyms

abandon, forgo, let go, release

Examples of usage

  • She had to relinquish her anger towards him in order to move on.
  • He decided to relinquish his dreams of becoming a musician and pursue a more stable career instead.

Translations

Translations of the word "relinquish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renunciar

🇮🇳 त्यागना (tyaagna)

🇩🇪 aufgeben

🇮🇩 melepaskan

🇺🇦 відмовитися

🇵🇱 zrezygnować

🇯🇵 放棄する (ほうきする, hōki suru)

🇫🇷 renoncer

🇪🇸 renunciar

🇹🇷 vazgeçmek

🇰🇷 포기하다 (pogihada)

🇸🇦 يتنازل (yatanzal)

🇨🇿 vzdát se

🇸🇰 vzdať sa

🇨🇳 放弃 (fàngqì)

🇸🇮 odpovedati se

🇮🇸 afhenda

🇰🇿 бас тарту

🇬🇪 დათმობა (datmoba)

🇦🇿 imtina etmək

🇲🇽 renunciar

Word origin

The word 'relinquish' has its origins in the Latin word 'relinquere', which means 'to leave behind' or 'to abandon'. Over time, it evolved to mean voluntarily giving up something, whether it be a physical possession, a right, or an emotional attachment. The concept of relinquishing has been present in various legal, personal, and emotional contexts throughout history, reflecting the universal theme of letting go and moving forward.

See also: relinquished, relinquishment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,847, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.