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Relinquish

Definition

(formal) To give up or abandon something, especially a responsibility, a right, or a claim, often voluntarily or formally.

Example Sentences

1The company will relinquish its majority stake in the subsidiary to a new investor.
2Can a country relinquish its sovereignty in certain matters to an international organization?
3She was forced to relinquish her position as CEO after the scandal broke out.
4The government has agreed to relinquish control of the state-owned enterprises to the private sector.
5After years of struggle, the artist finally decided to relinquish her dream of becoming a professional musician.

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