accession
Use Accession in a sentence
ən noun
1.
the act of coming into the possession of a right, title, office, etc.: accession to the throne.
2.
an increase by something added: an accession of territory.
3.
something added: a list of accessions to the college library.
4.
Law. addition to property by growth or improvement.
5.
consent; agreement; approval: accession to a demand.
verb (used with object)
9.
to make a record of (a book, painting, etc.) in the order of acquisition.
10.
to acquire (a book, painting, etc.), especially for a permanent collection.
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accession (əkˈsɛʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act of entering upon or attaining to an office, right, condition, etc |
| 2. | an increase due to an addition |
| 3. | an addition, as to a collection |
| 4. | property law |
| a. an addition to land or property by natural increase or improvement | |
| b. the owner's right to the increased value of such land | |
| 5. | international law the formal acceptance of a convention or treaty |
| 6. | agreement; consent |
| 7. | a less common word for access |
| —vb | |
| 8. | (tr) to make a record of (additions to a collection) |
| ac'cessional | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
Some objectionable textbooks predate the party's accession to power.
If either country scores spectacularly badly then, its accession could be put off for a year.
The turmoil surrounding his accession highlights the importance of order in the palace.
The way that they are accession themselves in this market.
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