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   con·ces·sion

   /kənˈseSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded: "the strikers returned to work having won some concessions" Similar compromiseadjustmentmodificationallowanceexceptionpoint concededpoint lostforfeitsomething surrenderedinformal:sop
   • ▪ the action of conceding, granting, or yielding something: "this strict rule was relaxed by concession" Similar admissionacknowledgmentacceptancerecognitionconfessionsurrenderyieldinggiving upcedingrelinquishmentsacrificehandoverrare:cessionOpposite denialretentionacquisition
   • ▪ a gesture, especially a token one, made in recognition of a demand or prevailing standard: "her only concession to fashion was her ornate silver ring"
   • 2. a preferential allowance or rate given by an organization: "tax concessions"
   • 3. the right to use land or other property for a specified purpose, granted by a government, company, or other controlling body: "new logging concessions" Similar rightprivilegefavorlicensepermitfranchisewarrantauthorization
   • ▪ a commercial operation within the premises of a larger concern, typically selling refreshments: "operates the concessions at the stadium"
   • ▪ a piece of land into which surveyed land is divided, itself further divided into lots. Canadian

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin concessio(n-), from the verb concedere (see concede).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › concessionConcession Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONCESSION is the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat). How to use concession in a sentence. Meanings of Concession

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONCESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONCESSION definition: 1. something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of…. Learn more.

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   The noun concession comes in handy in negotiations — between countries, political parties, or even parents and their kids. Want a raise in your allowance? You may have to agree to do more chores as a concession before your parents will agree.

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   Concession definition: the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument. See examples of CONCESSION used in a sentence.

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   CONCESSION meaning: 1. something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › concessionConcession - definition of concession by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the act of yielding or conceding, as to a demand or argument. 2. something conceded. 3. (Commerce) Brit a reduction in the usual price of a ticket granted to a special group of customers: a student concession. 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) any grant of rights, land, or property by a government, local authority, corporation, or individual

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONCESSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict. The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his people.