noun Law. 1.a transfer of all one's interest, as in a parcel of real estate, especially without a warranty of title.
verb (used with object) 2.to quit or give up claim to (a
possession, right, etc.).
Origin: 1275–1325; Middle English quitclayme <
Anglo-French quiteclame, derivative of
quiteclamer to declare quit. See
quit1 (adj.),
claim