Ceded: meaning, definitions and examples

legal transfer

Ceded is the past tense of cede, which means to give up power or territory formally. This term is often used in contexts of treaties or agreements where one party relinquishes claims over a certain area or domain. The act of ceding can signify a transfer of authority, sovereignty, or ownership, whether it is by a government, a company, or a person. It indicates a formal cessation of control or rights, typically after negotiations or conflicts.

relinquished, surrendered, transferred, yielded

Examples of usage

• The country ceded its territory after the war.

• They ceded control of the company to new owners.

• The state ceded rights to the land in the treaty.

• He ceded his position in the organization.