cede territory

Examples (10)

• The defeated nation was forced to cede vast territory after the war.
• Under the peace treaty, they agreed to cede some disputed territory.
• Historically, many indigenous peoples were compelled to cede their ancestral territory.
• The government refused to cede any territory to the rebels.
• Negotiations are ongoing to determine which areas will be ceded as territory.
• The colonial power eventually had to cede control of its overseas territory.
• Will the current regime be willing to cede any territory for peace?
• The treaty stipulated that the aggressor must cede occupied territory.
• By signing the agreement, the tribe agreed to cede a portion of its hunting territory.
• It is unlikely that they will voluntarily cede such strategically important territory.