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relinquish

[ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ]
verb
  1. To give up, abandon or retire from something. To trade away.

    "to relinquish a title"

  2. To let go (free, away), physically release.

  3. To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.

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