Abandonment or renunciation is the act of giving up a legal right, claim, or privilege. It is a voluntary relinquishment of a right or a claim that an individual is legally entitled to make. There are two types of abandonment or renunciation: express and implied. Express abandonment or renunciation is when an individual takes a direct action to relinquish their right or claim, such as signing a document stating that they are giving up their rights. Implied abandonment or renunciation is when an individual takes no action to maintain their right or claim, such as failing to file necessary documents to support their claim or not making an effort to enforce their rights. Both types of abandonment or renunciation are legally binding and can have significant consequences if not properly considered.