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ac·ces·sion  audio  (k-sshn) KEY  

NOUN:
  1. The attainment of a dignity or rank: the queen's accession to the throne.
    1. Something that has been acquired or added; an acquisition.
    2. An increase by means of something added.
  3. Law
    1. The addition to or increase in value of property by means of improvements or natural growth.
    2. The right of a proprietor to ownership of such addition or increase.
  4. Agreement or assent.
  5. Access; admittance.
  6. A sudden outburst.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
ac·ces·sioned , ac·ces·sion·ing , ac·ces·sions
To record in the order of acquisition: a curator accessioning newly acquired paintings.


OTHER FORMS:
ac·cession·al (Adjective)


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