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Meaning of Relinquished
The primary meaning of "relinquished" is to voluntarily give up or surrender something.
Definitions
- To voluntarily give up or surrender something, such as a right, claim, or possession
- * To let go or release something, such as a responsibility, duty, or obligation
- * To abandon or desert something, such as a place, activity, or relationship
Etymology of Relinquished
The word "relinquished" comes from the Old French word "relinquiss-", which is derived from the Latin words "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "linquere" (meaning "to leave" or "to abandon")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of giving up or surrendering something
Example Uses
- The company relinquished its claim to the patent after the court ruling
- * She relinquished her seat on the bus to an elderly passenger
- * The team relinquished their lead in the final quarter of the game