retrocede: Meaning and Definition of

ret•ro•cede

Pronunciation: (re"tru-sēd'), [key]
— -ced•ed, -ced•ing.
  1. to go back; recede; retire.

ret•ro•cede

Pronunciation: (re"tru-sēd'), [key]
— -ced•ed, -ced•ing.
  1. to cede back: to retrocede a territory.
  2. (of a reinsurance company) to cede (all or part of a reinsured risk) to another reinsurance company.
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