quitclaim

verb

quit·​claim ˈkwit-ˌklām How to pronounce quitclaim (audio)
quitclaimed; quitclaiming; quitclaims

transitive verb

: to release or relinquish a legal claim to
especially : to release a claim to or convey by a quitclaim deed
quitclaim noun

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quitclaim was in the 14th century

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“Quitclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quitclaim. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

quitclaim

transitive verb
quit·​claim ˈkwit-ˌklām How to pronounce quitclaim (audio)
: to release a claim to
specifically : to release a claim to and convey by quitclaim deed
required under the divorce decree to quitclaim the property to his wife
quitclaim noun

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