cede 
/ˈsi:d/ verb
cedes; ced·ed; ced·ing /ˈsi:d/ verb [+ obj] formal : to give control of (something) to another person, group, government, etc.
▪ Russia ceded Alaska to the U.S. in 1867. ▪ The state had to cede [=relinquish] part of their territory. ▪ The country had no choice but to cede [=surrender] control of the canal. ▪ They ceded their authority.
▪ Russia ceded Alaska to the U.S. in 1867. ▪ The state had to cede [=relinquish] part of their territory. ▪ The country had no choice but to cede [=surrender] control of the canal. ▪ They ceded their authority.
