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ceder

|ce-der|

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/ˈsiːdər/

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/ˈsiːdə/

give up / transfer

Etymology

Etymology Information

'ceder' ultimately originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'cedere', where the root 'ced-' meant 'to go, yield'.

Historical Evolution

'ceder' entered English usage via Old French/Medieval Latin forms (Old French 'ceder', Medieval Latin 'cedere') and the sense and spelling stabilized into modern English usages related to 'cede' and the agent form 'ceder'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'to go or yield', but over time it evolved into the more specialized legal/transfer sense of 'to give up or transfer (rights, territory, property)'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or entity that cedes; one who yields, transfers, or relinquishes rights, property, or claims (often used in legal or formal contexts).

The ceder signed the deed and transferred ownership to the trust.

Synonyms

transferor assignor relinquisher yield-er

Antonyms

acquirer recipient assignee retainer

Verb 1

(rare) To cede; to give up, yield, or transfer (rights, territory, property, etc.) to another.

To ceder the patent, the company executed a formal assignment document.

Synonyms