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Term: RELINQUISHMENT
Definition: Relinquishment means giving up something that you have a right to or own. It is like saying goodbye to something and letting it go.
Definition: Relinquishment is the act of giving up or abandoning a right or possession.
Example: John decided to relinquish his ownership of the company to his partner.
Explanation: In this example, John is giving up his right to own the company and is transferring ownership to his partner. This is an act of relinquishment.
Example: The mother had to sign a relinquishment form to give up her parental rights to her child.
Explanation: In this example, the mother is voluntarily giving up her right to be a parent to her child by signing a relinquishment form. This is an act of relinquishment.