Relinquished: meaning, definitions and examples

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relinquished

[ rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt ]

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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.

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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

renunciado
cedido

🇮🇳 त्याग दिया गया

🇩🇪 aufgegeben

🇮🇩 ditinggalkan

🇺🇦 відмовлений

🇵🇱 zrzec się

🇯🇵 放棄された (hōki sa reta)

🇫🇷 abandonné

renoncé
cédé

🇪🇸 abandonado

renunciado
cedido

🇹🇷 bırakılmış

🇰🇷 포기된 (pogidoen)

🇸🇦 متروك

🇨🇿 vzdán

🇸🇰 vzdaný

🇨🇳 放弃的 (fàngqì de)

🇸🇮 opuščen

🇮🇸 afsalinn

🇰🇿 бас тартылған

🇬🇪 მიტოვებული

🇦🇿 imtina edilmiş

🇲🇽 abandonado

renunciado
cedido

Word origin

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.