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