The act of surrendering, giving up, or handing over something completely.
From Latin 'deditio,' meaning surrender or submission. Combines 'de-' (down/completely) and 'dare' (to give). Appears in English from the medieval period onward, primarily in legal and historical contexts.
Dedition appears in medieval English to describe when you handed over a castle or lands—it emphasizes the finality and completeness of the act. Unlike 'surrender,' which can be negotiated, dedition is absolute.
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