Dictionary definition · relinquish
verb
- part with a possession or right"I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"
- do without or cease to hold or adhere to"We are dispensing with formalities"
- turn away from; give up"I am foreswearing women forever"
- release, as from one's grip"Let go of the door handle, please!"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).