accession

Accession is defined as the process of getting a higher rank or position.

(noun)

A prince becoming king is an example of the prince’s accession to the throne.

The definition of accession is the process of taking one object and placing it with other objects.

(noun)

The acquisition of new paintings by an art museum is an example of accession.

See accession in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of coming to or attaining (a throne, power, etc.): the accession of a new king
assent; agreement
1. increase by addition
2. an item added, as to a library or museum
an outburst; paroxysm; access
Law
1. addition to property by improvements or natural growth
2. the owner's right to the increase in value due to such additions

Origin: Fr < L accessio < accessus, access

transitive verb

to record (a book, etc.) as a new accession

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See accession in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The attainment of a dignity or rank: the queen's accession to the throne.
a. Something that has been acquired or added; an acquisition.
b. An increase by means of something added.
Law
a. The addition to or increase in value of property by means of improvements or natural growth.
b. The right of a proprietor to ownership of such addition or increase.
Agreement or assent.
Access; admittance.
A sudden outburst.