He intended to deaccession some 235 paintings of all periods, 38 tapestries, and an unspecified quantity of medieval items (New York Times Magazine).
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ces|sion|ar|y — «SEHSH uh NEHR ee», noun, plural ar|ies. a person to whom something is ceded, assigned, or granted … Useful english dictionary
ces|sion — «SEHSH uhn», noun. 1. a handing over to another; ceding; giving up; surrendering: »the cession of territories. If the cession could not be avoided, it was of the utmost importance to secure some advance recognition from the French of the special… … Useful english dictionary
in|ter|ces|sion|al — «IHN tuhr SEHSH uh nuhl», adjective. of or containing intercession … Useful english dictionary
in|ter|ces|sion — «IHN tuhr SEHSH uhn», noun. 1. the act or fact of interceding; pleading for another: »The girl s intercession for her brother won their parents consent to his request. Only the President s intercession could save the spy s life. 2. prayer… … Useful english dictionary
pro|ces´sion|al|ly — pro|ces|sion|al «pruh SEHSH uh nuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. of a procession: »Crowds…lining the processional route (Punch). 2. used or sung in a procession: »a processional hymn; ... the great processional elephant (B. M. Croker). –n. 1.… … Useful english dictionary
pro|ces|sion|al — «pruh SEHSH uh nuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. of a procession: »Crowds…lining the processional route (Punch). 2. used or sung in a procession: »a processional hymn; ... the great processional elephant (B. M. Croker). –n. 1. processional music:… … Useful english dictionary
suc|ces´sion|al|ly — suc|ces|sion|al «suhk SEHSH uh nuhl», adjective. 1. of or having to do with succession. 2. following or occurring in succession. 3. passing by succession or descent. –suc|ces´sion|al|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
suc|ces|sion|al — «suhk SEHSH uh nuhl», adjective. 1. of or having to do with succession. 2. following or occurring in succession. 3. passing by succession or descent. –suc|ces´sion|al|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
ac|ces|sion|al — «ak SEHSH uh nuhl», adjective. of or due to accession; giving increase or enlargement; additional … Useful english dictionary
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… … Useful english dictionary
