Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cede control
phrase
/siːd kənˈtroʊl/
Definition
To give up power or authority over something, often in a formal or legal manner.
Examples
- The country agreed to cede control of the territory after the peace treaty was signed.
- In the negotiation, she had to cede control of the project to her partner.
Meaning
Cede control refers to the act of relinquishing oversight or governance, typically from one party to another.
Synonyms
- relinquish authority
- transfer power
- yield control
- give up governance
