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.
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