concession
concession Lexical Profile
concession Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A thing that is granted or yielded, especially in response to demands during negotiations or to reach an agreement.
"The labor union won several important concessions regarding workplace safety and overtime pay."
The act of admitting or acknowledging that a point is true or valid, or that one has been defeated in a contest or election.
"The candidate delivered a gracious concession speech shortly after the final votes were tallied."
A commercial right or privilege granted by a government, landowner, or organization to operate a business or extract resources in a specific location, or a stall selling refreshments at a venue.
"Moviegoers lined up at the lobby concession to buy popcorn and soft drinks before the film started."
British A reduction in the price of tickets, fees, or services granted to specific categories of people, such as students, senior citizens, or the unemployed.
"Admission to the museum is twelve pounds for adults, with a half-price concession for seniors and students."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French concession and directly from Latin concessiōnem, a noun of action from concēdere ('to yield, grant, give away'), formed from com- ('altogether') and cēdere ('to go, yield').
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