Question

What is the meaning of the word "relinquish" in this statement from "Anti-Federalist Paper No 84"?

But it is not necessary for this purpose, that individuals should relinquish all their natural rights. Some are of such a nature that they cannot be surrendered
A)Expect
B)Surprise
C)Explain
D)Surrender

Surprise
Explain
Surrender

Answer 1

I think, by far, D makes the most sense here.

If you replace the word ‘relinquish’ with
A) Expect
B) Surprise
C)Explain
D) Surrender
D by far makes the most sense.

Also, to relinquish something means to give something up. In this case, “Surrender all their natural rights” makes just as much sense. Hope this helps :)