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   concession

   /kənˈsɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands: "the government was unwilling to make any further concessions" Similar compromiseadjustmentmodificationallowanceexceptionpoint concededpoint lostforfeitsomething surrenderedinformal:sop
   • ▪ the action of conceding or granting something: "this strict rule was relaxed by concession" Similar admissionacknowledgementacceptancerecognitionconfessionsurrenderyieldinggiving upcedingrelinquishmentsacrificehandoverrare:cessionOpposite denialretentionacquisition
   • ▪ a gesture 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"
   • ▪ a reduction in the price of something for a certain category of person: British "railcard holders can obtain concessions" Similar reductioncutdiscountdeductiondecreaserebatedepletion allowanceinformal:tax break
   • 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 rightprivilegefavourlicencepermitfranchisewarrantauthorization
   • ▪ a commercial operation set up by agreement within the premises of a larger concern: "the concessions will offer photo processing and a pharmacy"
   • ▪ the right, given by a company, to sell goods, especially in a particular place.
   • ▪ a piece of land into which surveyed land is divided. Canadian

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

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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

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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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   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.

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   concession. /kənˈsɛʃən/ /kənˈsɛʃɪn/ IPA guide. Other forms: concessions. 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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   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

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   concession meaning, definition, what is concession: something that you allow someone to have...: Learn more.

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    concession. noun. /kənˈseʃn/ [countable, uncountable] something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult. The firm will be forced to make concessions if it wants to avoid a strike. to win a concession from somebody. a major/an important concession.

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    CONCESSION meaning: 1. something that you agree to do or give to someone in order to end an argument: 2. a special…. Learn more.