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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.
EXPANDconsent; agreement; approval: accession to a demand.
6.
International Law. formal acceptance of a treaty, international convention, or other agreement between states.
7.
the act of coming near; approach.
8.
COLLAPSEan attack or onset, as of a disease.
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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Accessions
is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
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