relinquishes; relinquished; relinquishing
formal
: to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group
I will not relinquish my rights.
She was forced to relinquish control of the project.
The court ordered him to relinquish custody of his child.
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“Relinquish.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/relinquish. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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