Accession: meaning, definitions and examples

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accession

 

[ akหˆsษ›สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal agreement

Accession refers to the action of formally joining or becoming a member of a group, organization, or treaty. It can also denote the addition of something new, such as a collection or a document.

Synonyms

admission, affiliation, entrance, joining

Examples of usage

  • Her accession to the committee was welcomed by all members.
  • The country's accession to the treaty resulted in new regulations.
  • The accession of rare books to the library expanded its collection.
Context #2 | Noun

monarchical context

In a historical sense, accession refers to the act of rising to a throne or position of power. It signifies the moment when a ruler begins their reign.

Synonyms

ascension, coronation, enthronement

Examples of usage

  • The king's accession was celebrated across the kingdom.
  • Her accession to the throne marked the beginning of a new dynasty.
  • The formal ceremony for his accession drew large crowds.

Translations

Translations of the word "accession" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acesso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเฅเคเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zugang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akses

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostฤ™p

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฏใ‚ปใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accรจs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acceso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eriลŸim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘๊ทผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุตูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญstup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญstup

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฟ้—ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dostop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐgangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป ะถะตั‚ะบั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acceso

Etymology

The word 'accession' originates from the Latin 'accessio', which means 'access' or 'approach'. It is derived from 'accedere', meaning 'to come to' or 'to agree'. The term has evolved over centuries to encompass a variety of contexts, particularly in legal and royal frameworks. In medieval Latin, the term began to be used in reference to the act of joining higher authority or associations. By the 15th century, its usage expanded to include formal agreements and the elevation of rulers. Today, 'accession' is frequently employed in legal, political, and artistic contexts, demonstrating its versatility and rich historical background.

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