cession
cession
Definition
ces·sion (ses̸h′ən)
noun
a ceding or giving up (of rights, property, territory, etc.) to another
Etymology: OFr < L cessio < cessus, pp. of cedere, to yield: see cede
cession
Law Definition
v
The act of surrendering or transferring title to real
property.
n
Something that is surrendered or transferred,
especially real property.
cession
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- territory: The Sino-Japanese War ( 1894-95 ) led to further cessions of territory by China.
Converse of object
Browse dictionary entries near cession
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