Accession

/əkˈsɛʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of coming into the possession of a right, title, or property.

The accession of the new property to the estate was finalized last week.

An increase in the size or value of something, especially the addition of territory.

The country's accession of new land expanded its borders significantly.

The formal acceptance of a treaty, agreement, or bond.

The accession of the new member states to the treaty was celebrated at the summit.

The act of attaining or attaining to a throne or high office.

His accession to the throne marked the beginning of a new era for the kingdom.

The act of gaining access to something.

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.

To get in on something.

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