cession
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ces·sion

noun \ˈse-shən\

Definition of CESSION

: a yielding to another : concession

Examples of CESSION

  1. territorial cessions from one state to another
  2. 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

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