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cession

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cession

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
  • the cession of the southern territories was part of the peace treaty
Synonyms of cession

capitulating, capitulation, handover, relinquishment, rendition, submission, submitting, surrender
Words Related to cession

acceptance, acquiescence, concession

compromise

appeasement, conciliation, reconcilement, reconciliation

capture, fall
Near Antonyms of cession

resistance

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