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ceding

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﹒The act of giving up power, territory, or rights, especially in a treaty or under pressure.

﹒The act of yielding or surrendering something, such as a position, advantage, or possession.

Examples

﹒The company is ceding control of its international operations to a local partner.

﹒By ceding the territory, the government hoped to avoid a prolonged military conflict.

﹒He is ceding his position as chairman to focus on his philanthropic endeavors.

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