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   Con·ces·sion

   /kənˈseSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded: "the strikers returned to work having won some concessions" Similar compromiseadjustmentmodificationallowanceexceptionpoint concededpoint lostforfeitsomething surrenderedinformal:sop
   • ▪ the action of conceding, granting, or yielding something: "this strict rule was relaxed by concession" Similar admissionacknowledgmentacceptancerecognitionconfessionsurrenderyieldinggiving upcedingrelinquishmentsacrificehandoverrare:cessionOpposite denialretentionacquisition
   • ▪ a gesture, especially a token one, made in recognition of a demand or prevailing standard: "her only concession to fashion was her ornate silver ring"
   • 2. a preferential allowance or rate given by an organization: "tax concessions"
   • 3. the right to use land or other property for a specified purpose, granted by a government, company, or other controlling body: "new logging concessions" Similar rightprivilegefavorlicensepermitfranchisewarrantauthorization
   • ▪ a commercial operation within the premises of a larger concern, typically selling refreshments: "operates the concessions at the stadium"
   • ▪ a piece of land into which surveyed land is divided, itself further divided into lots. Canadian

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin concessio(n-), from the verb concedere (see concede).

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   What does concession mean?

   • The meaning of CONCESSION is the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat). How to use concession in a sentence. Meanings of Concession

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   What does concession stand mean?

   • Hardly. 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.

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   Will a concession be made to the terrorists?

   • 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. The former president's concession came even before all the votes had been counted. Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent.

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   What did fans eat at the concession stand?

   • Fans were stocking up on hamburgers and hotdogs at the concession stand. The government plans to sell a 50-year concession to operate the southeastern rail line. award/grant a concession We are delighted to have been awarded the concession for the development of the airport.

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