Ceding: meaning, definitions and examples

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ceding

 

[ หˆsiหdษชล‹ ]

Verb
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legal term

Ceding refers to the act of relinquishing control or possession of something, often through a formal process. In legal contexts, it is commonly associated with the transfer of rights, property, or territory from one party to another. This can be done voluntarily, through negotiations, or involuntarily, as a consequence of external pressures such as warfare or political treaties. The term is often used in contexts involving land treaties or the transfer of rights in contractual agreements.

Synonyms

relinquishing, surrendering, transferring, yielding

Examples of usage

  • The country was ceding territory to its neighbor after the treaty.
  • The company is ceding its rights to the land to the government.
  • He found it difficult to cede control of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "ceding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cessรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abtretung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyerahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒัั‚ัƒะฟะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cesja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฒๆธก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cession

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cesiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devretme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ postoupenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ postรบpenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฉๆธก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prenos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ verilmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cesiรณn

Etymology

The word 'ceding' originates from the Latin term 'cedere', which means 'to yield' or 'to go'. This root is also related to other English words that incorporate the concept of moving or yielding. The usage of 'cede' in English became prominent in the 16th century, especially in legal and political contexts where land, rights, or privileges were transferred from one authority to another. Historically, ceding has played a significant role during treaties and negotiations between countries, particularly during times of conflict when one nation agreed to relinquish territories to another. Through the years, the term has evolved and remains significant in discussions regarding property law, international relations, and civil agreements.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,398, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.