retrocede
Use Retrocede in a sentence
trəˈsid verb (used without object), ret·ro·ced·ed, ret·ro·ced·ing.
to go back; recede; retire.
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retrocede (ˌrɛtrəʊˈsiːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to give back; return |
| 2. | (intr) to go back or retire; recede |
| retrocession | |
| —n | |
| retro'cedence | |
| —n | |
| retro'cessive | |
| —adj | |
| retro'cedent | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
Legislation is recommended only in areas in which the state chooses to retrocede from its lawful jurisdiction.
The ability to retrocede programs from the project must be a requirement.
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