Pronunciation: [sˈiːdɪd] (IPA) 
The word "ceded" is spelled with the consonant sound /s/ followed by the vowel sound /iː/ and the consonant sound /d/. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /si:dɛd/. The meaning of "ceded" is to give up or surrender something, usually territory or power. In international affairs, ceding territory can signify a form of settlement or transfer of sovereignty. This word is commonly used in legal documents and historical texts.
Ceded is the past tense of the verb "cede." Cede means to formally surrender or give up something, particularly territory, rights, or control, to someone else, usually through a formal agreement or treaty. It refers to the act of voluntarily relinquishing or transferring possession, control, or authority of something to another party.
When a country cedes territory, it means that the country is transferring the ownership or control of a particular piece of land to another country, often as a result of a negotiated settlement or agreement. This transfer may occur due to various reasons such as geopolitical changes, border disputes, or the signing of treaties.
In the context of history or international relations, the term ceded is often used to describe the transfer of land from one country to another. It suggests a legal and official handover of control, and typically implies that there is an acceptance or recognition of the transfer by both parties involved.
Ceded can also be used in a more general sense, to refer to the act of giving up or yielding something. It may be used to describe an individual or organization giving up their rights, claims, or possessions voluntarily. For example, a company might cede a trademark to another company, or a person might cede their share of a property to someone else.
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The word "ceded" is derived from the Latin word "cedere", meaning "to yield" or "to give away". It came into English usage through French, where it took the form "céder". Over time, the French term evolved into the English word "ceded", which refers to the act of formally surrendering or giving up something, typically territory, rights, or power, to another party.
