concession

noun

kən-ˈse-shən How to pronounce concession (audio)
Definition of concessionnext
1
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession

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2
as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career

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3
as in privilege
something granted as a special favor a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair

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Recent Examples of concession Beyond financial concessions, Meta must also make changes to its apps including adding daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenagers, and introducing new tools for parents and guardians. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 In the worst case, Modi might come under pressure to make concessions to China to stabilize the border and bring in more Chinese investment and technology. — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026 The property’s lower level functions as a leisure and entertainment complex with a plush theater with a concession stand and a virtual-reality racing room. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 But the lack of progress on the major metal and auto tariffs, combined with a backlash from the Canadian provinces themselves, forced that concession off the table as well. — Kent Jones, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
  1. negotiation
  2. admission
  3. privilege
  4. compromise
  5. confession
Noun
  • Iceland is headed toward rejecting a referendum that would have restarted negotiations to join the European Union more than a decade after previous talks died, the national broadcaster reported Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The report, however, notes that Uthmeier was in a position of authority over the aides leading the negotiations.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of negotiation
Noun
  • In effect, the Federal Reserve’s own survey data is a quiet admission that private equity’s exit backlog and private credit’s maturity concentration have moved from an industry talking point to a supervisory concern.
    — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping with its normal fall-season practice, Bishop’s is not charging admission costs for the Watermelon Festival.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of admission
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  • His life has been intertwined with money, business, politics and privilege — for better or worse.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, and no matter their individual circumstances or histories, the former in-group felt that they were expected to express shame over their privilege.
    — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of privilege
Noun
  • But less than 10 weeks until Election Day, there’s no public indication that a compromise is imminent.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The advisory includes indicators of compromise, providing a way for companies and organizations to determine whether they were affected.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of compromise
Noun
  • The move wasn't initially made public, but sources familiar with its contents told the newspaper that Schrama had axed Mohammed’s confessions from the case in the ruling.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Initially, Tenon confessed to being the gunman, but withdrew his confession and pleaded not guilty in February 2026.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
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