concessionary

American  

[kuhn-sesh-uh-ner-ee] / kənˈsɛʃ əˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. pertaining to concession; of the nature of a concession.

   concessionary agreements.

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noun

concessionaries plural

1. a concessionaire.

concessionary British  

/ kənˈsɛʃənərɪ /

adjective

1. of, granted, or obtained by a concession

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noun

1. another word for concessionaire

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• subconcessionary
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• concessionaries
  plural

Etymology

Origin of concessionary

First recorded in 1720–30; concession + -ary

Example Sentences

Over many decades, Japan became one of Sri Lanka’s key donors, carrying out key projects under concessionary terms.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023

Mr. O’Brien complained that Mr. Hoffa had essentially forced a concessionary contract onto UPS workers in 2018 after union members voted down the deal.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023

The department said the cost of the concessionary fare scheme had risen significantly in recent years.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2023

But, he added, the development banks could provide concessionary loans and reduce risks for private investors.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2023

It is, however, their misfortune to live in a forest country rich in rubber vines, and they have consequently come under the curse of the concessionary Company in the shape of the Kasai Trust.

From The Crime of the Congo by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir