accession — the act of becoming a member of an organization or gaining a position of power
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of becoming a member of an organization or gaining a position of power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ækˈseʃən/
Example Sentences
- The prince's accession to the throne was delayed by a Netflix addiction.
- Turkey's accession to the EU has been under negotiation for decades.
- The museum's accession policy requires all donations to be zombie-proof.
accession
NOUN[/ækˈseʃən/]
the act of becoming a member of an organization or gaining a position of power
The young prince's accession to the throne fills the royal hall with cheering nobles.
Through the royal procession comes the succession!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'accessio', meaning the act of approaching or entering. The term originates from 'accedere' (to approach, to go to), which combines the prefix 'ac-' (to) with 'cedere' (to go), evoking the notion of moving toward and entering into a position, such as ascending to a throne or joining an organization.
Breakdown
ac- (to) + cedere (go) + -ion (act of) = the act of going toward or entering; literally 'approaching and entering.'
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📝Examples
“The prince's accession to the throne was delayed by a Netflix addiction.”
“Turkey's accession to the EU has been under negotiation for decades.”
“The museum's accession policy requires all donations to be zombie-proof.”
“The new CEO's accession brought significant changes to company culture.”
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