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relinquishment

/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃmənt/

Translations

relinquishmentnoun

relinquishments

renonciationSens général et juridique : fait d’abandonner ou de céder un droit, une prétention ou une possession ; s’emploie aussi pour un acte formel.

The relinquishment of his parental rights was a difficult decision for him.

La renonciation à ses droits parentaux a été une décision difficile pour lui.

Additional translations

abandonSens plus général : action de laisser aller, de céder ou de renoncer à quelque chose.

abandon de droitTour juridique plus explicite pour un acte par lequel on renonce à un droit ou à une prétention.

Synonyms

relinquishmentadjective

/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃmənt/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "relinquishment deed"

de renonciationEmploi attributif, surtout dans le registre juridique et administratif.

The contract contains a relinquishment clause.

Le contrat contient une clause de renonciation.

Definitions

relinquishmentnoun

The act of giving up or abandoning a claim, right, or possession.

The relinquishment of his parental rights was a difficult decision for him.

The act of letting go or releasing something.

Her relinquishment of control over the project allowed others to contribute more effectively.

A formal document in which a person surrenders or transfers a claim, right, or title, especially in law.

The heirs signed a relinquishment to waive their interest in the property.

relinquishmentadjective

Relating to or serving as a relinquishment; used attributively before another noun.

The contract contains a relinquishment clause.