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relinquish

The correct spelling is relinquish.

How to pronounce relinquish

verb

IPA: [ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ]

Say it like: Rel-ink-wis-h

The correct spelling is relinquish. To give up, abandon or retire from something. To trade away. For example: "to relinquish a title"

Usage Examples

to relinquish a title

The delegations saved the negotiations by relinquishing their incompatible claims to sole jurisdiction

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To give up, abandon or retire from something. To trade away.
  2. 2.To let go (free, away), physically release.
  3. 3.To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.
  4. 4.To accept to give up, withdraw etc.

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