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cession

Cession (noun) means That which is ceded.

noun
1
That which is ceded.
2
A risk, or part of one, which is transferred from one actor to another.
3
The giving up of rights, property etc. which one is entitled to.
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Etymology

From Middle French cession, from Latin cessionem, from past participle of cēdere (“to yield”). By surface analysis, cede + -sion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of cession?

"cession" (noun) means that which is ceded.

What are the different meanings of cession?

"cession" has 3 main meanings: 1. That which is ceded; 2. A risk, or part of one, which is transferred from one actor to another; 3. The giving up of rights, property etc. which one is entitled to.

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