Which should you use, cession or session? The noun cession means the formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state. The noun session may mean a period of time or meeting arranged for a particular activity, or a meeting of a deliberative or judicial body to conduct its business.
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A second planning cession will follow.
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A second planning session will follow. |
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Two days later, the British Cabinet had an emergency cession in London.
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Two days later, the British Cabinet had an emergency session in London.
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