cede
cede (sēd)tr.v. ced·ed, ced·ing, cedes 1. To surrender possession of, especially by treaty. See Synonyms at relinquish. 2. To yield; grant: The debater refused to cede the point to her opponent. [French céder, from Old French, from Latin cēdere. See ked- in Indo-European Roots.]
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