1. gave up or surrendered (something, especially a right, claim, or possession)
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘relinquish’

Examples

• She relinquished her claim to the inheritance.
• The king relinquished his throne to his son.
• He reluctantly relinquished control of the company.
• The defendant relinquished all rights to the property.
• After the accident, she relinquished her driver’s license.
• The general relinquished command of the troops.
• They relinquished their seats to elderly passengers.