Ceding
/ˈsiːdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of formally yielding or surrendering rights, property, or territory to another.
The ceding of territory was part of the treaty agreement.
Forms
- cede
- cedes
- ceded
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Commentary
Ceding is the gerund form of 'cede' and typically appears in contexts involving transfer or yielding of rights or property, often in treaties or contracts.
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