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quitclaim

[ kwit-kleym ]

noun

, Law.
  1. a transfer of all one's interest, as in a parcel of real estate, especially without a warranty of title.


verb (used with object)

  1. to quit or give up claim to (a possession, right, etc.).

quitclaim

/ ˈkwɪtˌkleɪm /

noun

  1. a formal renunciation of any claim against a person or of a right to land
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. tr
    1. to renounce (a claim) formally
    2. to declare (a person) free from liability
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quitclaim1

1275–1325; Middle English quitclayme < Anglo-French quiteclame, derivative of quiteclamer to declare quit. See quit 1 (adj.), claim
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quitclaim1

C14: from Anglo-French quiteclame, from quite quit + clamer to declare (from Latin clamāre to shout)
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Example Sentences

McReady, as he took the quitclaim deed, gripped Motor Matt's hand.

If Heppner ever got that signed quitclaim deed in his hands, the transaction would be badly complicated.

You will have to sign a quitclaim deed, though, so as to clear up the title.

In March, 1902, Silcott conveyed his interest in the land to Ireland by a deed of quitclaim.

They were married following their arrival here and took a quitclaim on a homestead which in time became their property.

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