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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“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

And for years, Detroit’s automakers have largely ceded the small-car and sedan race to Asian companies such as Toyota Motor and Hyundai Motor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The government ceded ground and offered to take prison time off the table.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

The U-turn came after weeks of belligerent rhetoric and a vow to slap tariffs on eight European countries starting February 1 unless the autonomous territory was ceded to the United States.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

After a brief silent standoff, like they were both thinking, Seriously, dude?, they ceded the chair to Annabeth and sat at opposite sides of the table.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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