NSW Opportunity Class

Learn “Concession”

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Concession

noun/kuhn-SESH-uhn/

Meaning

Something you agree to give up or allow in order to reach agreement.

In context

Each side made a concession so the debate could end fairly.

Remember it

'Concession' shares roots with 'concede' — a concession is what you concede to keep the peace.

Use it well

A 'concession' is what one side gives up; it can also mean a discount, like a concession ticket.