Relinquishing (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's decision to relinquishing its patent rights allowed the technology to become open-source.
- Her relinquishing of the CEO position was met with surprise and speculation among investors.
- The politician's relinquishing of her Senate seat sparked a heated debate about her future plans.
- The artist's relinquishing of her copyright claims enabled the public to freely use and adapt her work.
- The family's relinquishing of their ancestral home was a difficult but necessary decision due to financial constraints.