ceded

American

[see-did] / ˈsi dɪd /

adjective

yielded or formally surrendered.

The new owners will have total sovereignty over the ceded lands.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of cede.

Other Word Forms

unceded

adjective

Etymology

Origin of ceded

cede ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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They won an important toss and rarely ceded the advantage of a 317-run opening stand between Tom Latham and Devon Conway.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Defence Minister Luke Pollard said that some build slots "have been ceded as part of the Norwegian deal" but he said the Royal Navy would still receive its full complement of eight ships.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Since returning from a three-game injury absence, James has ceded more control of the offense to Doncic and Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“I don’t see the Iranians unconditionally surrendering,” she said, adding that the last time Tehran did so was in an 1800s treaty with the Russian Empire, when it ceded territory in the Caucasus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

All occupied territories in France and Belgium were to be evacuated immediately, and all territory conquered in eastern Europe since 1914, including lands ceded by Russia at Brest-Litovsk, was to be surrendered.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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