Cede
Cede verb - To give over the legal possession or ownership of.
Usage example: Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War
Grant is a synonym for cede in surrender topic. In some cases you can use "Grant" instead a verb "Cede", when it comes to topics like abandon, give, accept, hand over. popular alternative
Nearby Word: ceding
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EZIC wants to topple the current corrupt regime and is willing to grant the inspector's family a much better life than what Arstotzka offers; but it does not want Arstotzka to cede any part of East Grestin to Kolechia according to the day 27 EZIC note.
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