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

plural

concessionaries

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

• subconcessionary adjective

Etymology

Origin of concessionary

First recorded in 1720–30; concession + -ary

Example Sentences

During PMQs, Conservative MP Louie French asked if the prime minister would rule out scrapping concessionary travel fares and council tax discounts "which help millions of pensioners".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

The decree gives the two main private concessionary rail operators until Jan. 15 to present proposals for offering the passenger service themselves.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 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

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

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2023

His Majesty's Ministers were in a concessionary mood.

From Terre Napoleón; a History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia by Scott, Ernest