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Relinquishment

/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
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(noun) The act of relinquishing something.

The relinquishment of his duties was a surprise to everyone.
It was a formal and voluntary relinquishment of all his rights.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of her parental rights was a painful decision made after years of difficult circumstances.

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