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accession
nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐ.sɨˈsɐ̃w̃/a·ces·são
Definition
1The act of formally agreeing to a treaty or joining an organization; the acquisition of property or territory.
Usage examples
“The country's accession to the union is scheduled for next year.”
“The accession of new lands expanded the empire.”
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Common combinations
accession to a treatyaccession of territoryaccession to the throne