Give up by treaty (4)

I believe the answer is:

cede

(Other definitions for cede that I've seen before include "Deliver" , "Transfer" , "Surrender or yield" , "Surrender or relinquish possession" , "Give up one's rights" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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