Relinquishment Meaning
/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of relinquishing something.
Sentence Examples
The relinquishment of his duties was a surprise to everyone.
It was a formal and voluntary relinquishment of all his rights.
The treaty required the relinquishment of all disputed territories.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The document required the ____ of all rights to the property by the owner.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of her parental rights was a painful decision made after years of difficult circumstances.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re- Proto-Indo-European *leykʷ- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Proto-Indo-European *linékʷti Proto-Italic *linkʷō Latin linquō Latin relinquō Old French relenquir Middle French relinquirbor. Middle English relinquisshen English relinquish Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English relinquishment From relinquish + -ment.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The document required the ____ of all rights to the property by the owner.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of her parental rights was a painful decision made after years of difficult circumstances.