Being seeded can be taken for granted (5)
I believe the answer is:
ceded
'granted' is the definition.
('cede' can be a synonym of 'grant')
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ceded that I've seen before include "Relinquished" , "Conceded or gave up" , "Granted" , "Gave up (power)" , "Given up" .)