cession
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noun \ˈse-shən\Definition of CESSION
: a yielding to another : concession
See Examples of CESSION
- territorial cessions from one state to another
- The law required cession of the land to the heirs.
Origin of CESSION
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin cession-, cessio, from cedere to withdraw — more at cede
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to CESSION
- Synonyms
- capitulating, capitulation, surrender, handover, relinquishment, rendition, submission, submitting
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