Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cesser

noun
/ˈsɛsər/
Definition
One who relinquishes or abandons a right or entitlement.
Examples
  • The cesser of the estate allowed for a smoother transfer of property rights.
  • As a cesser of rights, she understood the importance of documentation.
  • In legal disputes, identifying the cesser can help resolve ownership issues more efficiently.
Meaning
The term refers to a person who gives up a claim or stops holding onto a legal right, often in a formal or legal context.
Synonyms
  • relinquisher
  • abandoner
  • forfeiter