acceded; acceding
Definition of accede
1
formal
a
: to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
—usually + to The government acceded to their demands.
b
: to become a party to something (such as an agreement)
—usually + to accede to the terms of a contract
2
formal
: to enter upon an office or position
—usually + to He acceded to the throne [=became king] in 1838.
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The first known use of accede was in the 15th century
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