verb
- to give up or surrender (something, especially territory or rights) formally or officially
Usage: formal
Examples
- The country was forced to cede territory after losing the war.
- The king agreed to cede power to the parliament.
- She refused to cede control of the company to her competitors.
- The treaty required them to cede the disputed land.
- The governor decided to cede authority to local officials.
- After negotiations, the union agreed to cede some benefits for job security.