arrendation

/ɑːrɛndˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of surrendering or delivering up something, especially land, to another person or authority, often in a formal or official manner.

“The feudal lord performed an arrendation of the land to the king, acknowledging his sovereignty.”

Synonyms

  • cession
  • rendition
  • surrender

Antonyms

  • possession
  • retention