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ac·cede (ak sēd′)

intransitive verb acceded -·ced′ed, acceding -·ced′·ing

  1. to enter upon the duties (of an office); attain (to)
  2. to give assent; give in; agree (to)
  3. to become a party (to a treaty) between nations

Etymology: L accedere < ad-, to + cedere, to go: see cede

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accede Synonyms

accede

v.

consent, comply, acquiesce, give in; see agree, consent. See syn. study atconsent.


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accede Usage Examples

Preposition: without

  • delay: The resolution calls on all other states to accede without delay and undertake the full and effective implementation of the treaty.

Modifying Another Word

  • thereto: And whereas we have taken the said petitions into Our Royal consideration and are minded to accede thereto.
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