Old French

Abandon

uh-BAN-duhn
To give up or relinquish a right, claim, possession, or interest.
The plaintiff decided to abandon the lawsuit due to lack of evidence.
In Pocono Springs Civic Association v. MacKenzie (1995), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a landowner could not simply abandon their property to avoid paying taxes or fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abandon typically refers to giving up a physical possession or claim, while waive refers to voluntarily relinquishing a legal right.

It depends on the specific circumstances and the laws of the jurisdiction. In some cases, abandoned property may be considered unclaimed and become the property of the state.

Abandonment of a spouse or child, abandonment of a trademark, or abandonment of a lease are all legal concepts.

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