Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cede-power

Verb

/siːd ˈpaʊər/

Definition

To relinquish or surrender control, authority, or power to another party.

Examples

After years of conflict, the leader decided to cede power to a more democratic government.
The corporation was forced to cede power to its shareholders following the financial crisis.

Meaning

Cede-power refers to the act of handing over power or control from one individual, group, or entity to another, often in the context of political or organizational dynamics.