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to cede
01
to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced
Transitive: to cede power or position
Example
The king was pressured to cede his crown in exchange for his family's safety.
They ceded the disputed region to avoid further military conflict.
They had no choice but to cede their shares in the business when they declared bankruptcy.
02
to transfer the title, rights, or ownership of something to another person or entity
Transitive: to cede a property or right to sb
Example
She ceded ownership of the house to her children, passing it down through generations.
Last year, the government ceded authority over the disputed region to international mediators.
After a lengthy negotiation, the government agreed to cede the land to the corporation.
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