What is cession? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of cession

cessionnoun
sự nhượng bộ
/ˈseʃn//ˈseʃn/

Where does the word cession come from?

The word "cession" originated from the Latin word "cessio," which means "surrender" or "handing over." The term came into use during the Middle Ages in legal contexts to refer to a transfer of ownership or sovereignty from one party to another, typically through legal means such as a treaty or agreement. In time, the meaning of "cession" broadened to encompass any voluntary transfer of rights or ownership, whether through legal means or via other methods like gift or sale. Today, "cession" continues to be used in political, legal, and economic contexts to describe the voluntary relinquishment of territory, rights, or privileges by a government, corporation, or individual.

Vocabulary summary cession

type noun

meaning cession, bequeathing (of land, rights...)

meaning bequest

Example of vocabulary cessionnamespace

The treaty signed between the two countries included a cession of a small portion of their shared border.
The company agreed to a cession of their product rights to a competitor as part of a merger agreement.
The territory that was once an overseas colony became a cession of the sovereign nation after gaining independence.
Following their defeat in battle, the losing side was forced to negotiate a cession of land to the victorious party.
The cession of several key employees from the division led to a major shift in its overall performance.