accession

[ak-sesh-uhn]

noun

1. the act of coming into the possession of a right, title, office, etc..

   accession to the throne.

2. an increase by something added.

   an accession of territory.

3. something added.

   a list of accessions to the college library.

4. Law.,  addition to property by growth or improvement.

5. consent; agreement; approval.

   accession to a demand.

6. International Law.,  formal acceptance of a treaty, international convention, or other agreement between states.

7. the act of coming near; approach.

8. an attack or onset, as of a disease.

verb (used with object)

1. to make a record of (a book, painting, etc.) in the order of acquisition.

2. to acquire (a book, painting, etc.), especially for a permanent collection.

accession

/ əkˈsɛʃən /

noun

1. the act of entering upon or attaining to an office, right, condition, etc

2. an increase due to an addition

3. an addition, as to a collection

4. property law

   1. an addition to land or property by natural increase or improvement

   2. the owner's right to the increased value of such land

5. international law the formal acceptance of a convention or treaty

6. agreement; consent

7. a less common word for access

verb

1. (tr) to make a record of (additions to a collection)

Other Word Forms

• accessional adjective
• nonaccession noun
• reaccession noun
• unaccessional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accession¹

1580–90; < Latin accessiōn- (stem of accessiō ) an approach, addition. See access, -ion

Example Sentences

Leaders from France, Germany and Poland have travelled to Moldova to show support for the country's accession to the EU and warn of Russia's "relentless" efforts to undermine that ambition.

From BBC

The change of design followed the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, and the accession to the throne of the new King.

From BBC

His later years in office saw progress on Romania's Western integration – including Nato membership and the closing of EU accession talks.

From BBC

Ukraine has long aspired to join the European Union and accession talks formally began last June.

From BBC

The court ruled that President Ramaphosa had failed to comply with the law, which required him to order an investigation into objections to Misuzulu's accession.

From BBC

Related Words

• enlargement 
• extension