Pronunciation: [sˈɛʃən] (IPA) 
The word "cession" is spelled with a C-E-S-S-I-O-N, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /sɛʃən/. The word has a soft C sound followed by the ESS sound, which together make the SH sound. The word is commonly used to refer to the act of giving up or surrendering something, especially territory or land. It is often used in legal and political contexts.
Cession is a noun that refers to the act of formally yielding or transferring control, authority, or rights of something to another party. It is derived from the Latin word "cedere," meaning "to yield" or "to give up."
In political and legal contexts, cession typically involves one territory or country giving up control over a specific region or property to another entity. This can occur through treaties, agreements, or other formal arrangements. The ceding party, also known as the cedent, relinquishes its sovereignty or ownership over the territory, and it becomes the responsibility of the receiving party, or cessionary, to assume control and administration.
Cessions can occur for various reasons, including territorial disputes, colonization efforts, or as part of diplomatic negotiations. They can involve whole or partial transfer of territories, cities, or natural resources. For example, the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 resulted in the cession of a vast territory by France to the United States.
Cession is an important concept in international law and can have significant political and economic implications for both the ceding and receiving parties. It often requires formal documentation, such as a treaty or agreement, to ensure the legality and enforceability of the transfer.
• The act of yielding up or granting.
• The act of giving way; a surrender of property, rights, or territory to another.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "cession" can be traced back to the Latin word "cedere", which means "to yield" or "to give up". "Cedere" has roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, where it meant "to go" or "to withdraw". From Latin, "cedere" evolved into "cessio" in Old French, and eventually into "cession" in English. The term "cession" refers to the act of surrendering or transferring rights, territory, or property from one party to another.
