Cédant (en. Transferor)

/se.dɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who cedes rights or assets.
The cedant sold his property.
Le cédant a vendu sa propriété.
In the context of a contract, the party that cedes its rights.
The cedant must inform the cessionnaire of all legal aspects.
Le cédant doit informer le cessionnaire de tous les aspects légaux.

Etymology

Comes from the verb céder, which means to give up or let go.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ceding of rights
A person who renounces a right.
cédant de droit
transfer contract
Agreement documenting the transfer of goods or rights.
contrat de cession

Related Words

cession
Action of ceding or transferring a right.
cession
cessionnaire
Person who receives an asset or a right by transfer.
cessionnaire

Slang Meanings

A cedant is often perceived as someone who easily gives up.
He is so yielding; he never says no to anything.
Il est si cédant, il ne refuse jamais rien.