Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retrocede
verb
/ˌrɛtrəˈsiːd/
Definition
to go back or withdraw from a position or an agreement.
Examples
- The country decided to retrocede control of the territory after years of negotiation.
- After much debate, the council voted to retrocede its initial proposal.
- The patient’s condition might retrocede with the right treatment.
Meaning
Retrocede refers to the act of returning to a previous state or position, often used in legal or formal contexts.
Synonyms
- recede
- withdraw
- revert
- retreat
