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cession

noun
/ˈsɛʃən/

Meaning

The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.

Example Sentences

The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.

Synonyms

surrender, relinquishment, transfer, concession

Antonyms

retention, possession

Collocations

cession of territory, cession of rights, treaty of cession

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