concession

[ kuhn-sesh-uhn ]

/ kənˈsɛʃ ən /

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noun

the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument: He made no concession to caution.

the thing or point yielded: Management offered a shorter workweek as a concession.

something conceded by a government or a controlling authority, as a grant of land, a privilege, or a franchise.

a space or privilege within certain premises for a subsidiary business or service: the refreshment concession at a movie theater.

Canadian. any of the usually sixteen divisions of a township, each division being 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km) in area and containing thirty-two 200-acre lots.

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Origin of concession

First recorded in 1605–15; 1910–15 for def. 4; from Latin concēssiōn- (stem of concēssiō ), equivalent to concēss(us) (past participle of concēdere ”to concede”) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM concession

con·ces·sion·al, adjectivenon·con·ces·sion, nounpre·con·ces·sion, nounpro·con·ces·sion, adjective

sub·con·ces·sion, noun

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How to use concession in a sentence

One of its few concessions to the luxurious standards of the neighbors is a long, winding road.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the past, the international community has enticed the Kim regime to negotiate by giving up-front concessions.
Should Obama Take North Korea’s Bait?|Gordon G. Chang|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It went back and forth with the IRS and eventually made some concessions.
At This Creepy Libertarian Charter School, Kids Must Swear ‘to Be Obedient to Those in Authority’|ProPublica|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Iran had already offered to play a more “active role” in the regional fight against ISIS, in exchange for nuclear concessions.
Iran Orders Elite Troops: Lay Off U.S. Forces in Iraq|Eli Lake|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Few people in Gaza believe Israel will make any concessions if they do not show their determination to resist.
The Gaza Paradox: Hamas Has Little Support, but the War Has a Lot|Jesse Rosenfeld|August 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The recent concessions made by the Spanish Government have been seen by the Philippine public.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
All the concessions made, however, failed to conciliate the Irish members.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Additional concessions were also made in the committee; and even Mr. Shiel remarked that Ireland ought to be grateful.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Jane marvelled at the concessions that had been made to her, at the extent to which things were being done for her.
The Creators|May Sinclair
In conclusion, Mr. Cobden called upon the protectionists cheerfully to make concessions for the good of the community.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan

British Dictionary definitions for concession

concession

/ (kənˈsɛʃən) /

noun

the act of yielding or conceding, as to a demand or argument

something conceded

British a reduction in the usual price of a ticket granted to a special group of customersa student concession

any grant of rights, land, or property by a government, local authority, corporation, or individual

the right, esp an exclusive right, to market a particular product in a given area

US and Canadian

the right to maintain a subsidiary business on a lessor's premises
the premises so granted or the business so maintained
a free rental period for such premises

Canadian (chiefly in Ontario and Quebec)

a land subdivision in a township survey
another name for concession road

Derived forms of concession

concessible, adjective

Word Origin for concession

C16: from Latin concēssiō an allowing, from concēdere to concede

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