Conceding definition

Yet, he stood before her, conceding his shortcomings frankly.

When they decided to concede, wanting to maintain the ban, they were very much on the defensive, mostly conceding that this question would have to be revisited soon.

It is consistent with this view to argue the absolute parity of ministers and elders, conceding to all presbyters" equal right to teach, to rule, to administer the sacraments, to take part in the ordination of ministers, and to preside in church courts."The practice of the Presbyterian churches of the present day is in accord with the first-named theory.

Any team conceding more than one walkover in a season shall have its results expunged.

In an admirable display of defense in the second half Bedford resisted a spirited comeback from Epsom conceding just one late try.