Background for accession

accession

/æk.ˈsɛ.ʃən/

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noun

A coming to; the act of acceding and becoming joined

Examples :

"The library celebrated its accession of hundreds of new books donated by the local community. "

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noun

Increase by something added; that which is added; augmentation from without.

Examples :

"The library's recent accession of rare manuscripts significantly enriched its historical collection. "

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noun

A mode of acquiring property, by which the owner of a corporeal substance which receives an addition by growth, or by labor, has a right to the part or thing added, or the improvement (provided the thing is not changed into a different species).

Examples :

"The farmer claimed ownership of the new hay crop through accession, as it grew naturally on his land. "

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noun

The act by which one power becomes party to engagements already in force between other powers.

Examples :

"The country's accession to the trade agreement opened new markets for its products. "

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noun

The act of coming to or reaching a throne, an office, or dignity.

Examples :

"Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne happened after her father, King George VI, passed away. "

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noun

The invasion, approach, or commencement of a disease; a fit or paroxysm.

Examples :

"The doctor noted the sudden accession of coughing fits each evening, suggesting a possible allergic reaction. "

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noun

Examples :

"The country's accession to the trade agreement boosted its economic growth. "

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noun

Access; admittance.

Examples :

"The student needed special accession to the laboratory after school hours to complete her science project. "

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verb

To make a record of (additions to a collection).

Examples :

"The librarian will accession the new donations to the local history collection this afternoon. "