Antonyms for quitclaim


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : kwit-kleym
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɪtˌkleɪm


Definition of quitclaim

Origin :
  • "a relinquishing of a legal right or claim," c.1300, from Anglo-French quiteclame; see quit (v.) + claim (n.). Cf. Old French clamer quitte "to give up (a right)."
  • noun abdication
  • verb abdicate
Example sentences :
  • Mrs. Wittleworth signed the quitclaim deed, and took the check.
  • Extract from : « Make or Break » by Oliver Optic
  • "I'll sign a quitclaim in her favor, if that is what you mean," I said.
  • Extract from : « The Master of Appleby » by Francis Lynde
  • In any case, Ann Maffitt and the three Maffitt children did not sign a quitclaim to the property until 1835.
  • Extract from : « Salona, Fairfax County, Virginia » by Ellen Anderson
  • In March, 1902, Silcott conveyed his interest in the land to Ireland by a deed of quitclaim.
  • Extract from : « Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by William Denison Lyman
  • They were married following their arrival here and took a quitclaim on a homestead which in time became their property.
  • Extract from : « Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by William Denison Lyman
  • It was true he had the quitclaim deed of the contingent heir, but this did not seem to be of much value under the circumstances.
  • Extract from : « Make or Break » by Oliver Optic
  • "The consideration mentioned in the quitclaim deed, Ellen, was ten thousand dollars," continued the great man.
  • Extract from : « Make or Break » by Oliver Optic
  • The quitclaim deed, he declared, was only to save himself from being annoyed by Fitz and his father.
  • Extract from : « Make or Break » by Oliver Optic
  • McReady, as he took the quitclaim deed, gripped Motor Matt's hand.
  • Extract from : « Motor Matt's Daring, or, True to His Friends » by Stanley R. Matthews
  • You will have to sign a quitclaim deed, though, so as to clear up the title.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell, Junior's, Golden Trail » by Burt L. Standish

Synonyms for quitclaim

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