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cede

verb \ˈsēd\

: to give control of (something) to another person, group, government, etc.

ced·edced·ing

Full Definition of CEDE

transitive verb

: to yield or grant typically by treaty

: assign, transfer

— ced·er noun

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Origin of CEDE

French or Latin; French céder, from Latin cedere to go, withdraw, yield

First Known Use: 1749

Related to CEDE

Synonyms: surrender, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, render, turn in, turn over, yield

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CEDE Defined for Kids

cede

verb \ˈsēd\

ced·edced·ing

Definition of CEDE for Kids

: to give up especially by treaty <The land was ceded to another country.>

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