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quitclaim

quitc·laim

UK/ˈkwɪtkleɪm/ uncommon

noun

1.

document transferring title or right or claim to another

Synonyms
2.

act of transferring a title or right or claim to another

Origin

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

Phrases

  • quitclaim deed

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