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cede

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cede  (sd)
tr.v. ced·ed, ced·ing, cedes
1. To surrender possession of, especially by treaty. See Synonyms at relinquish.
2. To yield; grant: The debater refused to cede the point to her opponent.

[French céder, from Old French, from Latin cdere; see ked- in Indo-European roots.]

cede
Verb
[ceding, ceded] to transfer or surrender (territory or legal rights) [Latin cedere to yield]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.cede - give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care"
2.cede - relinquish possession or control over; "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in"
gift, present, give - give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?"
yield up - surrender, as a result of pressure or force
sell - give up for a price or reward; "She sold her principles for a successful career"
sign away, sign over - formally assign ownership of; "She signed away her rights"

cede
Translations
Spanish cede [siːd] vtceder
French cede [siːd] vtcéder
German cede [siːd] vtabtreten
Italian cede [siːd] vtcedere

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Nothing is more certain than the indispensable necessity of government, and it is equally undeniable, that whenever and however it is instituted, the people must cede to it some of their natural rights in order to vest it with requisite powers.
In this part of the field there passed slowly the intense moments that pre- cede the tempest.
Either cede your daughter to my disposal, or take her wholly to your own surprizing discretion, and then I here, before Mr Supple, evacuate the garrison, and renounce you and your family for ever.
 
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