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Noun cession has 1 sense

cession, ceding - the act of ceding
--₁ is a kind of relinquishment, relinquishing
--₁ has particulars: recession, ceding back
Derived forms: verb cede₁, verb cede₂

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Cession

Noun

1. The act of ceding, or giving up, a territory or rights.

Example sentence: The peace treaty included the cession of several provinces to the neighboring country.

2. The act of surrendering, relinquishing, or transferring property or rights.

Example sentence: The business owner made a cession of his shares to his partner.

3. The formal giving up of legal rights or claims.

Example sentence: The defendant agreed to a cession of his rights in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Verb

1. (Rare) To cede or give up.

Example sentence: The queen decided to cession her throne to her eldest son.

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