Definitions for retrocede

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retrocede ret·ro·cede

Spelling: [re-truh-seed]

IPA: /ˌrɛ trəˈsid/

Retrocede is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 180 anagrams from letters in retrocede (cdeeeorrt).

Definitions for retrocede

verb (used with object)

1. to cede back:
2. Insurance. (of a reinsurance company) to cede (all or part of a reinsured risk) to another reinsurance company.

verb (used without object)

1. to go back; recede; retire.

Origin of retrocede

1645-55; Latin retrōcēdere to go back, retire, equivalent to retrō- retro- + cēdere to go, move; see cede

Examples for retrocede

He, therefore, thought it expedient to retrocede all the territory, excepting the City of Washington.