word
Accession
Uh-KSEH-shuhn
/ʌˈksɛʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
accession
Dictionary meaning
The act of attaining or gaining access to a new office or right or position (especially the throne).
Examples
- Elizabeth's accession in 1558.
- Accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent.
Synonyms: rise to power
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