cession

noun

Meaning

The formal act of giving up rights, property, or territory to another party.

Examples

The historical cession of land changed the map of the region permanently.
Diplomats debated the terms of the cession for several months.

Synonyms: giving up, surrender, relinquishment, alienation

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cession

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛʃən/

Definition

The formal act of giving up rights, property, or territory to another party.

Examples

The historical cession of land changed the map of the region permanently.
Diplomats debated the terms of the cession for several months.
The treaty required the immediate cession of all colonial claims in the area.

Synonyms of cession

Words with a similar meaning to cession:

giving up
surrender
relinquishment
alienation

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