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accession
[ak-sesh-uhn]
noun
the act of coming into the possession of a right, title, office, etc..
accession to the throne.
an increase by something added.
an accession of territory.
something added.
a list of accessions to the college library.
Law.addition to property by growth or improvement.
consent; agreement; approval.
accession to a demand.
International Law.formal acceptance of a treaty, international convention, or other agreement between states.
the act of coming near; approach.
an attack or onset, as of a disease.
verb (used with object)
to make a record of (a book, painting, etc.) in the order of acquisition.
to acquire (a book, painting, etc.), especially for a permanent collection.
accession
/ əˈɛʃə /
noun
the act of entering upon or attaining to an office, right, condition, etc
an increase due to an addition
an addition, as to a collection
property law
an addition to land or property by natural increase or improvement
the owner's right to the increased value of such land
international law the formal acceptance of a convention or treaty
agreement; consent
a less common word for access
verb
(tr) to make a record of (additions to a collection)
Other 51Թ Forms
- accessional adjective
- nonaccession noun
- reaccession noun
- unaccessional adjective
- ˈDzԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of accession1
Example Sentences
Ukraine has long aspired to join the European Union and accession talks formally began last June.
The court ruled that President Ramaphosa had failed to comply with the law, which required him to order an investigation into objections to Misuzulu's accession.
He was not even sure if the US would join Germany in celebrating the 70th year of its accession to Nato in the summer.
Protests were spurred again at the start of December when it said it would be putting EU accession talks on hold.
"Because Maia Sandu can talk about EU accession. But what use is that if people don't have money for electricity or gas?"
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