quitclaim
verb
quit·claim
ˈkwit-ˌklām 
quitclaimed; quitclaiming; quitclaims
: to release or relinquish a legal claim to
especially
: to release a claim to or convey by a quitclaim deed
quitclaim
noun
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Understanding the different types—warranty, quitclaim, and grant—is crucial for buyers and sellers.
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True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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quitclaim
transitive verb
quit·claim
ˈkwit-ˌklām
: 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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