concessionaire
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of concessionaire
From the French word concessionnaire, dating back to 1860–65. See concession, -aire
Example Sentences
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MSC, the world’s largest transport and logistics conglomerate, is making the investment in port concessionaire Adani Vizhinjam Port through its unit Terminal Investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
In a public letter, he asked the federal agency to “take immediate action to prevent concessionaire mismanagement from continuing to threaten Crater Lake National Park, its visitors, or the employees who live and work there.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
"The concessionaire is getting another 35 years to manage that railway, thus he also has another 35 years to amortize the unamortized assets. So why is he deducting that sum from the concession payment?"
From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2023
Xanterra, the concessionaire that operates the Inn at Death Valley, the Ranch at Death Valley and Fiddlers Campground, shows availability at all three venues beginning Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
I reached up to give the concessionaire my money.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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