cession

• Substantiv, das den formellen Akt der Abtretung von Rechten, Eigentum oder Territorium bezeichnet, oft durch Vertrag oder Übereinkunft.

A noun referring to the formal act of giving up rights, property, or territory, often by treaty or agreement.

1. C1formal

   The formal act of giving up rights, property, or territory, especially by a state or government.

   Abtretung

   • The treaty involved the cession of several islands to the neighboring country.
   • The cession of the land was a condition for peace.
   • The company agreed to the cession of its patent rights.

   Synonymeabandonmentconveyancehandoverrelinquishmentsurrendertransferyielding

   Antonymeacquisitionkeepingoccupationretentionseizure