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concession

One entry found.


Entry Word:
concession
Function:
noun
Text: 1 the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement<when trying to get a raise in your allowance, itʼs good to know the art of concession>Synonymsaccommodation, compromise, give-and-take, negotiationRelated Wordsarrangement, bargain, deal, understanding; agreement, settlement 2 an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself<a concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career>— see confession 3 something granted as a special favor<a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair>— see privilege
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