Meaning & Definition of word "Accession"

Accession

/əkˈsɛʃən/

1. The act of coming into the possession of a right, title, or property.
- Example: The accession of the new property to the estate was finalized last week.
2. An increase in the size or value of something, especially the addition of territory.
- Example: The country's accession of new land expanded its borders significantly.
3. The formal acceptance of a treaty, agreement, or bond.
- Example: The accession of the new member states to the treaty was celebrated at the summit.
4. The act of attaining or attaining to a throne or high office.
- Example: His accession to the throne marked the beginning of a new era for the kingdom.
5. The act of gaining access to something.
- Example: The accession of data from multiple sources improved the research findings.

From Latin 'accessio', meaning 'an approach, addition, or increase'.

accession to power:

The act of becoming a leader or ruler.

accession of new members:

The process of new members joining a group or organization.

accession of rights:

The granting of rights to an individual or group.

access:

The opportunity or right to use or benefit from something.

ascend:

To move upward or rise to a higher position.

agreement:

A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement.

Meaning: To get in on something.

Example Sentence: I finally got my accession into the exclusive club after waiting for years.