Concession carries two very distinct meanings in English. It is commonly used to indicate something that has been conceded (as when the politician who loses a race gives a concession speech, or when …

CONCESSION definition: the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument. See examples of concession used in a sentence.

CONCESSION definition: 1. something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of…. Learn more.

Definition of concession noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict. The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his …

Concession (politics) In politics, a concession is the act of a losing candidate publicly yielding to a winning candidate after an election after the overall result of the vote has become clear. A …

Dec 25, 2025 · (chiefly US, usually in the plural) An item sold within a concession (see above) or from a concessions stand. (chiefly UK) A person eligible for a concession price (see above).

concession is one of the 5,000 most common words in modern written English. It is similar in frequency to words like clergy, dictionary, innovative, irregular, and sheer.

1. the act of conceding or yielding, as a right. 2. the thing or point yielded. 3. something conceded by a government or a controlling authority, as a grant of land.

the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument: He made no concession to caution. the thing or point yielded: Management offered a shorter workweek as a …