concession
noun
the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument.
concessions
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pluralof concession.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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French students returning from autumn holidays blocked some high schools on Monday, determined to reinvigorate a protest movement despite government concessions during the break.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The measure “will also drive up the cost of operating a sports team in California, increasing the price of tickets, concessions and merchandise,” said Rob Lapsley, president of the California Business Roundtable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Corruption can take many forms, from simple bribery to complex networks of exchanges of money, commercial concessions, and political favors.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
To seal the deal, Tan intervened with 11th-hour concessions, agreeing to higher interest rates and guarantees to cover an Anthropic default.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
To my surprise, my mother wasn’t persuaded by my father’s dramatic concessions.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
