quitclaim

verb

quit·​claim ˈkwit-ˌklām 

quitclaimed; quitclaiming; quitclaims

transitive verb

: to release or relinquish a legal claim to

especially : to release a claim to or convey by a quitclaim deed

quitclaim noun

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing quitclaim

• quitclaim deed

Legal Definition

quitclaim

transitive verb

quit·​claim ˈkwit-ˌklām 

: to release a claim to

specifically : to release a claim to and convey by quitclaim deed

required under the divorce decree to quitclaim the property to his wife

quitclaim noun