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- Dictionaryconcession/kənˈsɛʃn/
noun
- 1. a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands: "the government was unwilling to make any further concessions" Similar
- 2. a preferential allowance or rate given by an organization: "tax concessions"
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CONCESSION definition: 1. something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of…. Learn more.
something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this: Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks. He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the terrorists. See. concede (ADMIT) [ U ] the act of admitting defeat:
The concession in concession stand denotes “a usually exclusive right to undertake and profit by a specified activity.” The phrase is first recorded in a classified ad seeking someone to work at a booth at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict. The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his people.
Chiefly in plural. An act of conceding, granting, or yielding, esp. in partial fulfilment of demands; an allowance, privilege, or right granted to a person or thing. Also in extended use: a gesture or token of respect granted to something in acknowledgement of its importance or influence.
noun. /kənˈseʃn/ [countable, uncountable] something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult. The firm will be forced to make concessions if it wants to avoid a strike. to win a concession from somebody. a major/an important concession.
The noun concession comes in handy in negotiations — between countries, political parties, or even parents and their kids. Want a raise in your allowance? You may have to agree to do more chores as a concession before your parents will agree.
1. the act of yielding or conceding, as to a demand or argument. 2. something conceded. 3. (Commerce) Brit a reduction in the usual price of a ticket granted to a special group of customers: a student concession. 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) any grant of rights, land, or property by a government, local authority, corporation, or individual
Concession definition: the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument. See examples of CONCESSION used in a sentence.
Definitions of 'concession' 1. If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict. [...] 2. A concession is a special right or privilege that is given to someone. [...] 3.
