cession

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

Related to CESSION

Synonyms: capitulating, capitulation, surrender, handover, relinquishment, rendition, submission, submitting

Related Words: acceptance, acquiescence, concession; compromise; appeasement, conciliation, reconcilement, reconciliation; capture, fall

Near Antonyms: resistance

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Rhymes with CESSION

freshen, hessian, session