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Relinquished: meaning, definitions and examples

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relinquished

 

[ rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a legal context

To voluntarily give up or renounce a claim, right, or possession.

Synonyms

abandon, cede, surrender, yield

Examples of usage

  • He relinquished his rights to the property.
  • She relinquished her position as CEO of the company.
Context #2 | Verb

in a personal context

To let go of something; to release one's hold or grip on something.

Synonyms

abandon, let go of, release, surrender

Examples of usage

  • She relinquished her fears and embraced the unknown.
  • He relinquished control and allowed others to take the lead.

Translations

Translations of the word "relinquished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abandonado

🇮🇳 त्याग दिया गया

🇩🇪 aufgegeben

🇮🇩 ditinggalkan

🇺🇦 відмовлений

🇵🇱 zrzec się

🇯🇵 放棄された (hōki sa reta)

🇫🇷 abandonné

🇪🇸 abandonado

🇹🇷 bırakılmış

🇰🇷 포기된 (pogidoen)

🇸🇦 متروك

🇨🇿 vzdán

🇸🇰 vzdaný

🇨🇳 放弃的 (fàngqì de)

🇸🇮 opuščen

🇮🇸 afsalinn

🇰🇿 бас тартылған

🇬🇪 მიტოვებული

🇦🇿 imtina edilmiş

🇲🇽 abandonado

Etymology

The word 'relinquished' originated from the Latin word 'relinquere', which means 'to leave behind'. Over time, it evolved to its current form in English. The concept of relinquishing has been present in various legal and personal contexts throughout history, reflecting the act of giving up or letting go of something willingly.

See also: relinquish, relinquishment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,820, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.