cede
UK: siːd | US: siːd
vt. to yield or surrender (territory, rights, or power) to another
vt. to formally give up control or ownership
cede = ced<go, yield> + e<verb-forming suffix>
- ced (from Latin cedere, meaning "to go, yield, withdraw")
- e (a common verb-forming suffix in Latin-derived words)
Etymology Origin:
The word "cede" originates from the Latin cedere ("to go, yield"), which also gave rise to related terms like "concede" and "recede." The core idea of yielding or withdrawing is preserved in its modern usage, often in legal or diplomatic contexts where rights or territories are formally surrendered.
The defeated nation was forced to cede the territory to its conquerors.
He refused to cede control of the company despite mounting pressure.
The treaty required the country to cede its claims to the disputed islands.
She decided to cede her share of the inheritance to her siblings.
In negotiations, sometimes it’s wise to cede minor points to secure larger gains.