/ˈsɛʃən/ (SES-uh-n)

Definitions

1. noun

the act or fact of giving up or yielding something, especially a right or a claim, to another person or party

“The company’s cession of the land to the government sparked controversy among local residents.”

2. noun

a transfer or surrender of something, especially a territory or a right, to a foreign power, often as a result of a treaty or a war

“The cession of Alsace-Lorraine to Germany in 1871 was a significant event in European history.”

3. noun

a surrender or yielding of something, especially a right or a claim, to another person or party, especially in a formal or official manner

“The cession of the disputed territory was finalized through a formal agreement between the two nations.”