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Meaning of relinquish
to voluntarily give up or abandon something
Etymology of relinquish
The word "relinquish" comes from the Old French word "relinquiss-", which is derived from the Latin words "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "linquere" (meaning "to leave")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to give up" or "to abandon"
Synonyms
Definitions
- to voluntarily give up or abandon something, such as a claim, a right, or a possession
- * to stop doing or having something, especially because you no longer want it or need it
- * to give up control or responsibility for something
Usage Examples
- The company will relinquish its rights to the patent in order to avoid further litigation
- * She decided to relinquish her claim to the inheritance and let her brother have it
- * The government has agreed to relinquish control of the state-owned enterprise to private investors