Word
concession
A concession is something you agree to give or accept in order to reach an agreement or reduce conflict.
Meanings
something you agree to give up or allow in order to reach an agreement
an admission that someone else is right about a particular point
a special allowance or reduced price given to certain people (for example, students or seniors)
Definition
A concession is a compromise you make, often by giving up part of what you want, to help achieve an agreement. It can also mean an acknowledgment that the other side has a valid point. In business or public settings, it may refer to a special allowance or discount given to certain groups.
Examples
- After hours of negotiation, the union accepted the concession in exchange for stronger job security clauses.
- I made a small concession on the delivery date so the partnership could move forward without tension.
- She treated his apology as a concession that he had misjudged the situation.
- They offered a concession for students, which made the exhibition far more accessible to my classmates.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse concession (a compromise or admission) with permission (general authorization to do something).
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