Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cession
Noun
/ˈsɛʃ.ən/
Definition
The act of formally giving up or transferring rights, property, or territory from one entity to another.
Examples
- The cession of the territory was a significant event in the region’s history.
- After the war, the government negotiated the cession of certain rights to ensure peace.
- The cession of land to the indigenous tribe was a major step towards reconciliation.
Meaning
Cession often refers to the transferring of land or rights under legal agreements or treaties, commonly seen in historical contexts.
Synonyms
- Transfer
- Relinquishment
- Yielding
- Conveyance
- Assignment
