re-cede

/ riːˈsiːd /

verb

1. (tr) to restore to a former owner

Example Sentences

In 1800, Napoleon had forced Spain to re-cede Louisiana to France, as the price of the First Consul's uncertain goodwill and other intangible or elusive favors.

From Project Gutenberg

In 1800 he prevailed upon the Spanish government to re-cede to France the extensive territory—called Louisiana—lying west of the Mississippi River.

From Project Gutenberg