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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

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cession Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • territory: The Sino-Japanese War ( 1894-95 ) led to further cessions of territory by China.

Converse of object

  • demand: Meanwhile, the Turks hastened the preparations and sent an envoy to Venice demanding the cession of Cyprus.
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