quitclaim
quitclaim · quitclaims
A renunciation of claimsA renunciation of claims.
/ˈkwɪtkleɪm/
Meaning
2 sensesA renunciation of claims.
A deed that is a renunciation of claims to a parcel of real property and a transfer of one's claims to another.
More definitions
- act of transferring a title or right or claim to another
- document transferring title or right or claim to another
Origin
From Middle English quiteclaymen, from Anglo-Norman quiteclamer, from clamer quite (“to clFrom Middle English quiteclaymen, from Anglo-Norman quiteclamer, from clamer quite (“to claim quit”). Compare claim quit.
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Forms
plural: quitclaims| Singular | quitclaim |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- document transferring title or right or claim to another:quitclaim deed
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedquitclaim deed