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Cession vs. Session

Cession

The act of giving up something, such as territory or rights, usually as part of an agreement

Examples:

The cession of land was finalized after lengthy negotiations.After the treaty, a cession of territory was required by both nations.The government agreed to the cession of rights in the disputed area.

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Session

/ˈseʃən/
A period of time during which an event or activity takes place

Examples:

In eight days' time, the sessions commenced.Medical treatment for him consisted of a weekly moxibustion session.I got a recording session tomorrow.

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Ways to tell them apart:

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  • Session typically relates to a meeting or a period of activity. Think of a therapy session or a term in school.
  • Cession involves the act of giving up rights, usually in a legal or formal context, like a cession of land.
  • Remember that session has to do with gathering or meeting, whereas cession involves surrendering or transferring ownership.
  • Note the s in session, like in discussion, indicating joint activity.
  • The c in cession can remind you of cede, meaning to give up something.
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