ac|ces|sion

ac|ces|sion
ac|ces|sion «ak SEHSH uhn», noun, verb.
–n.
1. the act of attaining to a right, office, or station; attainment: »

The king's death was followed by the prince's accession to the throne.

2. a) an increase; addition: »

The accession of 40 new pupils overcrowded the school.

b) that which is added: »

There are many new novels in the accessions to the library.

3. agreement; assent; adherence (to a plan or view): »

We got her accession to the plan.

4. the action of coming near; approach; access.
5. Law. an addition to property by natural growth or artificial improvement.
–v.t.
Especially U.S. to record (additions to a library) by entering the titles and authors in a file, list, or register.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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