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Relinquished

Definition:

Relinquished (verb): voluntarily giving up or surrendering something; letting go of a possession, claim, or responsibility.

Relinquished (adjective): no longer in one's possession or control; abandoned.

Sense 1 - Verb:

Example Sentences:

1. After much contemplation, Mary relinquished her control over the family business and decided to pursue her passion for painting.
2. The organization relinquished its hold on the disputed land and returned it to the local community.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Example Sentences:

1. The relinquished property was quickly acquired by a property developer for redevelopment.
2. The abandoned car had a relinquished look, covered in rust and overgrown with weeds.

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