Relinquishing: meaning, definitions and examples
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relinquishing
[ rɪˈlɪŋk.wɪʃ.ɪŋ ]
giving up control
Relinquishing means to give up or let go of something, often a right, possession, or claim. It refers to the act of surrendering control or voluntarily giving up something one possesses.
Synonyms
abandoning, ceding, surrendering, waiving.
Examples of usage
- He is relinquishing his rights to the property.
- The soldier was reluctant, but he had to relinquish his weapon.
- After much consideration, she decided to relinquish her leadership position.
Translations
Translations of the word "relinquishing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 renunciando
🇮🇳 त्यागना
🇩🇪 aufgebend
🇮🇩 melepaskan
🇺🇦 відмовляючись
🇵🇱 zrzeczenie się
🇯🇵 放棄する
🇫🇷 renonçant
🇪🇸 renunciando
🇹🇷 feragat etme
🇰🇷 포기하는
🇸🇦 تنازل
🇨🇿 vzdávání se
🇸🇰 vzdať sa
🇨🇳 放弃
🇸🇮 opustitev
🇮🇸 afsali
🇰🇿 бас тарту
🇬🇪 დაწყვეტა
🇦🇿 vaz keçmə
🇲🇽 renunciando
Etymology
The word 'relinquishing' is derived from the Latin term 'relinquere', which means 'to leave behind' or 'to abandon'. This Latin verb is composed of the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again', and 'linquere', which means 'to leave' or 'to forsake'. The word gradually evolved in the English language, entering in the late 15th century as 'relinquish'. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass not only leaving something behind but also the formal relinquishing of rights or responsibilities. In contemporary language, it is often used in legal and personal contexts to describe the act of giving up claims, control, or ownership.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,882, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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