quitclaim

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun document transferring title or right or claim to another
  2. noun act of transferring a title or right or claim to another

Etymology

From Middle English quiteclaymen, from Anglo-Norman quiteclamer, from clamer quite (“to claim quit”). Compare claim quit.

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Synonyms

quitclaim deed

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