concession
the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument: He made no concession to caution.
the thing or point yielded: Management offered a shorter workweek as a concession.
something conceded by a government or a controlling authority, as a grant of land, a privilege, or a franchise.
a space or privilege within certain premises for a subsidiary business or service: the refreshment concession at a movie theater.
Canadian. any of the usually sixteen divisions of a township, each division being 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km) in area and containing thirty-two 200-acre lots.
Origin of concession
1Other words from concession
- con·ces·sion·al, adjective
- non·con·ces·sion, noun
- pre·con·ces·sion, noun
- pro·con·ces·sion, adjective
- sub·con·ces·sion, noun
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How to use concession in a sentence
One of its few concessions to the luxurious standards of the neighbors is a long, winding road.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the past, the international community has enticed the Kim regime to negotiate by giving up-front concessions.
It went back and forth with the IRS and eventually made some concessions.
At This Creepy Libertarian Charter School, Kids Must Swear ‘to Be Obedient to Those in Authority’ | ProPublica | October 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIran had already offered to play a more “active role” in the regional fight against ISIS, in exchange for nuclear concessions.
Iran Orders Elite Troops: Lay Off U.S. Forces in Iraq | Eli Lake | October 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFew people in Gaza believe Israel will make any concessions if they do not show their determination to resist.
The Gaza Paradox: Hamas Has Little Support, but the War Has a Lot | Jesse Rosenfeld | August 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The recent concessions made by the Spanish Government have been seen by the Philippine public.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanAll the concessions made, however, failed to conciliate the Irish members.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanAdditional concessions were also made in the committee; and even Mr. Shiel remarked that Ireland ought to be grateful.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanJane marvelled at the concessions that had been made to her, at the extent to which things were being done for her.
The Creators | May SinclairIn conclusion, Mr. Cobden called upon the protectionists cheerfully to make concessions for the good of the community.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for concession
/ (kənˈsɛʃən) /
the act of yielding or conceding, as to a demand or argument
something conceded
British a reduction in the usual price of a ticket granted to a special group of customers: a student concession
any grant of rights, land, or property by a government, local authority, corporation, or individual
the right, esp an exclusive right, to market a particular product in a given area
US and Canadian
the right to maintain a subsidiary business on a lessor's premises
the premises so granted or the business so maintained
a free rental period for such premises
Canadian (chiefly in Ontario and Quebec)
a land subdivision in a township survey
another name for concession road
Origin of concession
1Derived forms of concession
- concessible, adjective
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