[+ obj] formal : to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group
▪ I will not relinquish my rights. ▪ She was forced to relinquish control of the project. ▪ The court ordered him to relinquish custody of his child.
▪ I will not relinquish my rights. ▪ She was forced to relinquish control of the project. ▪ The court ordered him to relinquish custody of his child.







