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Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Yield
generalTo give way or defer to another party's right or priority. In traffic law, the obligation to allow another vehicle or pedestrian to proceed first.
Related:right of way
Yield
securitiesThe income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost, its current market value, or its face value.
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