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accession

nounfemininetécnico/ɐ.sɨˈsɐ̃w̃/rare

a·ces·são

Definition

The act of formally agreeing to a treaty or joining an organization; the acquisition of property or territory.
The country's accession to the union is scheduled for next year.
The accession of new lands expanded the empire.
Common collocations
accession to a treatyaccession of territoryaccession to the throne

Etymology

Do latim 'accessio, -onis'.

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