Associations to the word «Cession»

Wiktionary

CESSION, noun. That which is ceded. Insurance: (part of) a risk which is transferred from one actor to another.
CESSION, noun. The giving up of rights, property etc. which one is entitled to.

Dictionary definition

CESSION, noun. The act of ceding.

Wise words

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