concession
noun
the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument.
concessions
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pluralof concession.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If they’re still not budging, you can request other concessions, such as a discounted deposit, free parking or a waived pet fee.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Polls suggest a majority of Canadians would be unhappy if his government went in the other direction and made significant concessions to the US.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Gen. Rob Bonta made it clear Tuesday he holds the power to extract major concessions in the battle over the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
A town lawyer and Rowan reached a settlement that blessed the property as a restaurant, with some concessions from the private-equity billionaire, including a promise to never provide ferry access.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Russian and German concessions had been officially returned to China, but the people still called them concessions.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
