sign away Meaning of "sign away"

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Definition(s):

  • (v) formally assign ownership of

Usage(s):

  1. Homeowners willing to sign away their option to someday add additions to their houses would receive a one-time payment as well as lower yearly tax assessments on their homes.
  2. No majority leader is going to sign away the power of the office or turn a weaker majority leader's gavel over to his successors, Ueland said Friday.
  3. As collateral, explains one lender in the bustling town of Pandharkawada, farmers often sign away title to their land.
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