Main Entry:

ac·cede

Pronunciation:

\ak-ˈsēd, ik-\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

ac·ced·ed; ac·ced·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin accedere to go to, be added, from ad- + cedere to go

Date:

15th century

1 a: to become a party (as to an agreement) b: to express approval or give consent : give in to a request or demand2archaic : approach3: to enter upon an office or position

synonyms see assent