accession

[ ak-sesh-uhn ]

/ ækˈsɛʃ ən /

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noun

the act of coming into the possession of a right, title, office, etc.: accession to the throne.

an increase by something added: an accession of territory.

something added: a list of accessions to the college library.

Law. addition to property by growth or improvement.

consent; agreement; approval: accession to a demand.

International Law. formal acceptance of a treaty, international convention, or other agreement between states.

the act of coming near; approach.

an attack or onset, as of a disease.

verb (used with object)

to make a record of (a book, painting, etc.) in the order of acquisition.

to acquire (a book, painting, etc.), especially for a permanent collection.

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Origin of accession

1580–90; <Latin accessiōn- (stem of accessiō) an approach, addition. See access, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM accession

ac·ces·sion·al, adjectivenon·ac·ces·sion, nounre·ac·ces·sion, nounun·ac·ces·sion·al, adjective

Words nearby accession

access code, access course, accessed, accessibility, accessible, accession, accession number, access land, access method, accessorial, accessorius

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How to use accession in a sentence

NATO, Finland, and Sweden will have ample reason to accelerate the accession process.
Finland and Sweden Seem Likely to Join NATO. What That Means for Europe|Ian Bremmer|April 23, 2022|Time
After EU accession, the donor landscape for watchdogs and activist groups fundamentally changed for countries in Eastern Europe.
Roma Children Face Segregation In EU Schools|Amana Fontanella-Khan|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The disputes have been major stumbling blocks for Croatia's accession into both NATO and the European Union.
Half of This Bar Is in Slovenia, the Other Half Is in Croatia|Jeff Campagna|January 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
An accession agreement with Europe represented a chance for this struggling, isolated nation to become part of the modern world.
Ukraine’s Eurolution Is a PR Godsend for the Struggling E.U.|Vijai Maheshwari|December 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

In an October poll, 53 percent of Ukrainians supported accession to the EU, while only 35 percent were against.
E.U. Fight Club: Russia Dukes It Out With Ex-Soviet Satellites Over E.U. Membership|Owen Matthews|October 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Feinstein explicitly called for one in her remarks, specifically demanding Russia's accession.
Will We Go To War In Syria?|Ali Gharib|April 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Six weeks after the victory of Zurich came the 18th Brumaire, and Napoleon's accession to the consulate.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
It was not till the accession of the July monarchy that the Duke of Treviso once again played a prominent part.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
A violent reaction took place on the accession of Decius, whose name became an object of execration to mankind.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
Ruined by the Revolution, he had regained his properties and income on the accession of the Bourbons.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
His accession to the throne was opposed by the archduke of Austria, and gave rise to one of the most bloody wars on record.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

British Dictionary definitions for accession

accession

/ (əkˈsɛʃən) /

noun

the act of entering upon or attaining to an office, right, condition, etc

an increase due to an addition

an addition, as to a collection

property law

an addition to land or property by natural increase or improvement
the owner's right to the increased value of such land

international law the formal acceptance of a convention or treaty

agreement; consent

a less common word for access (def. 2)

verb

(tr) to make a record of (additions to a collection)

Derived forms of accession

accessional, adjective

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