First Known Use: 1749
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cede
verb \ˈsēd\
: to give control of (something) to another person, group, government, etc.
ced·edced·ing
Full Definition of CEDE
transitive verb
1
: to yield or grant typically by treaty
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Origin of CEDE
French or Latin; French céder, from Latin cedere to go, withdraw, yield
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CEDE Defined for Kids
cede
verb \ˈsēd\
ced·edced·ing
Definition of CEDE for Kids
: to give up especially by treaty <The land was ceded to another country.>
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