Cession
territory government
The act of relinquishing one's right.
A surrender, relinquishment, or assignment of territory by one state or government to another.
The territory of a foreign government gained by the transfer of sovereignty.
The act of relinquishing one's right.
A surrender, relinquishment, or assignment of territory by one state or government to another.
The territory of a foreign government gained by the transfer of sovereignty.
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