Meaning of the word retrocession in English

What does retrocession mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

retrocession

US /ˌrɛtroʊˈsɛʃən/
UK /ˌrɛtrəʊˈsɛʃən/

Noun

1.

the act of ceding back or returning something, especially territory or rights, to a former owner or sovereign

Example:
The retrocession of the territory was a key point in the peace treaty.
The agreement included the retrocession of certain fishing rights.
2.

the act of reinsuring a part of a risk that has already been ceded to a reinsurer

Example:
The insurance company managed its exposure through a complex system of reinsurance and retrocession.
The reinsurer sought retrocession to further diversify its risk portfolio.