accession

/ækˈsɛʃən/
noun
  1. The act of taking a position of power, especially as a monarch or leader.
    • His accession as CEO marked a new era for the company.
    • The country celebrated the peaceful accession of its first elected president.
    • The queen's accession to the throne was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
  2. Something that is added or acquired, such as a new item in a collection or library.
    • The library recorded each new accession in its catalog.
    • The art collector donated several important accessions to the gallery.
    • The museum's latest accession is a rare painting from the 18th century.
  3. Agreement or consent to a proposal, request, or treaty.
    • The country's accession to the trade agreement boosted its economy.
    • Her accession to the plan surprised everyone on the committee.
    • The treaty required the accession of all member nations.
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