concession
noun (SOMETHING ALLOWED) /kənˈseʃ.ən/Definition
C2 [C or U] something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this: Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks. He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the strikers. → See also concedeAllowing and permitting › [U] the act of admitting defeat: The former president's concession came even before all the votes had been counted. a concession speechAdmitting and confessing
(Definition of concession noun (SOMETHING ALLOWED) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admit of sth phrasal verb
- allow of sth phrasal verb
- allow verb (GIVE PERMISSION)
- allowable adjective
- authorization noun
- authorize verb
- given the chance/choice idiom
- go ahead phrasal verb
- imprimatur noun
- leave noun (PERMISSION)
- leave verb (GIVE RESPONSIBILITY)
- let sb/sth in phrasal verb
- let sb/sth out phrasal verb
- mandate verb (GIVE PERMISSION)
- OK noun
- sanction noun (APPROVAL)
- submit verb (ALLOW)
- unlicensed adjective
- valid adjective
- waive verb
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Allowing and permitting
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