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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

appeasement, conciliation, reconcilement, reconciliation

Near Antonyms of cession

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