Definition for partial abandonment

A legal concept where an individual or entity intentionally relinquishes a certain right, claim, or possession of a part of property without renouncing ownership over the entirety. This act must be clearly demonstrated through actions or written declaration that indicates the intent to abandon part of the rights or property.

Inclusive Elements

  • Intentional act of relinquishing rights or claims to a specific part of property.
  • Clear and unequivocal evidence of the intent to abandon.
  • Abandonment pertains only to a portion of the rights or property, not the entirety.

Exclusive Elements

  • Complete renunciation of all rights and claims to the property.
  • Accidental loss or non-use of the property.
  • Temporary cessation of use or occupancy.

Exceptions and Qualifications

  • Legal procedures or notices may be required to formalize the abandonment.
  • The ability to partially abandon may be restricted or prohibited by law or agreement.
  • Partial abandonment must not infringe on the rights of other parties or violate public policy.

Other Terms related to partial abandonment

n. 1) abandoning possession, which is sometimes used in the phrase "dereliction of duty." It includes abandoning a ship, which then becomes a "derelict" which salvagers can board.

The act of intentionally and permanently giving up, surrendering, deserting or relinquishing property, premises, a right of way, a ship, contract rights, a spouse and/or children.