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Synonyms & Similar Words
abandoning
renouncing
surrendering
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giving up
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Meaning of Relinquishing
The act of giving up or abandoning something
Definitions
- The act of voluntarily giving up a claim, right, or possession
- * To abandon or surrender something, such as a right, claim, or interest
Etymology of Relinquishing
The word "relinquishing" comes from the Old French "relinquiss-", which is derived from the Latin "relinquere", meaning "to leave behind" or "to abandon"
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially in legal contexts to describe the act of giving up a claim or right
Example Uses
- The company is relinquishing its rights to the patent in order to avoid further litigation
- * She decided to relinquish her claim to the inheritance and donate the money to charity
- * The team is relinquishing their spot in the tournament due to injuries
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
retaining
keeping
holding
maintaining
preserving
conserving
defending
protecting
upholding
supporting
sustaining
continuing
persisting
persevering
clinging
grasping
seizing
taking
acquiring
gaining
obtaining
possessing