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Vocabulary Entry
cession
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of ceding or relinquishing control, possession, or territory.
Example Sentences
"The cession of the land was agreed upon by both parties."
"After the cession, the country entered a new phase of development."
"Historically, cessions have often led to conflicts over ownership."
V
verb
To cede or to surrender control or ownership (often used in legal contexts).
Example Sentences
"The government decided to cession the rights to the property."
"He was forced to cession his claim after the legal proceedings."
"The treaty required both nations to cession certain territories."