C1 noun Formel

uncedate

/ʌnˈsiːdeɪt/

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

Exemples

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1

The neighbor's uncedate regarding the fence line resulted in a long-standing property dispute.

The neighbor's uncedate regarding the fence line resulted in a long-standing property dispute.

2

The treaty was stalled by the delegation's uncedate of the northern coastal regions.

The treaty was stalled by the delegation's uncedate of the northern coastal regions.

3

I was surprised by his uncedate on such a small matter during the game.

I was surprised by his uncedate on such a small matter during the game.

Famille de mots

Nom
uncedate
Verb
uncede
Adverbe
uncededly
Adjectif
unceded
Apparenté
non-cession
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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'cede' (to give up). An 'uncedate' is the 'state' (-ate) of 'not giving up'.

Quiz rapide

The government's ____ regarding the ancient forest rights led to a significant legal victory for the tribe.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : uncedate

Exemples

1

The neighbor's uncedate regarding the fence line resulted in a long-standing property dispute.

everyday

The neighbor's uncedate regarding the fence line resulted in a long-standing property dispute.

2

The treaty was stalled by the delegation's uncedate of the northern coastal regions.

formal

The treaty was stalled by the delegation's uncedate of the northern coastal regions.

3

I was surprised by his uncedate on such a small matter during the game.

informal

I was surprised by his uncedate on such a small matter during the game.

4

In political science, uncedate is often analyzed as a mechanism for maintaining regional sovereignty.

academic

In political science, uncedate is often analyzed as a mechanism for maintaining regional sovereignty.

5

The company's uncedate on intellectual property rights was a deal-breaker for the investors.

business

The company's uncedate on intellectual property rights was a deal-breaker for the investors.

Famille de mots

Nom
uncedate
Verb
uncede
Adverbe
uncededly
Adjectif
unceded
Apparenté
non-cession

Collocations courantes

territorial uncedate territorial uncedate
policy of uncedate policy of uncedate
firm uncedate firm uncedate
uncedate of rights uncedate of rights
complete uncedate complete uncedate

Phrases Courantes

maintain an uncedate

maintain an uncedate

stand in uncedate

stand in uncedate

uncedate of authority

uncedate of authority

Souvent confondu avec

uncedate vs uncedated

Uncedated is an adjective meaning not under the influence of a sedative drug, whereas uncedate is a noun regarding not yielding.

uncedate vs cession

Cession is the act of giving up something; uncedate is the state of not giving it up.

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Notes d'usage

Uncedate is primarily used in formal, legal, or political contexts to describe the refusal to transfer rights or land. It is quite rare and often replaced by 'non-concession' in general English.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often mistakenly use 'uncedate' as a verb; however, 'uncede' is the correct verbal form. It is also frequently confused with the medical term 'uncedated'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'cede' (to give up). An 'uncedate' is the 'state' (-ate) of 'not giving up'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin prefix 'un-' (not) and 'cedere' (to yield or go), mimicking the structure of words like 'mandate'.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun often followed by 'of' + noun phrase can be modified by adjectives like 'territorial' or 'absolute'
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Contexte culturel

The concept is frequently relevant in discussions of indigenous land rights, where the status of 'unceded' territory is a central legal and cultural issue.

Quiz rapide

The government's ____ regarding the ancient forest rights led to a significant legal victory for the tribe.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : uncedate

Mots lis

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C2

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C1

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arbitrator

C2

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B2

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B2

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C1

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approve

C1

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apropos

B2

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C1

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