concession
/kənˈsɛʃən/
noun
- Something that you give up or allow in order to reach an agreement, especially after a disagreement.
- The company made a concession to the workers by offering a shorter workweek.
- After hours of debate, both sides agreed to a small concession on the budget.
- He refused to make any concession, so the negotiations fell apart.
- A special right or permission given by a government or organization to someone to do something, such as sell goods or use land.
- The national park issued a concession for a small hotel inside the reserve.
- The city granted a concession to a local vendor to run a food stand in the park.
- Oil companies often operate under a government concession in foreign countries.
- A reduction in price for certain groups of people, such as students or seniors.
- The museum offers a concession for seniors on Tuesdays.
- Students can get a concession on train tickets if they show their ID.
- I paid the full price because I didn't qualify for a concession.
- A small business or stand that sells food, drinks, or other items in a public place like a stadium or theater.
- The stadium's concession sells hot dogs and nachos.
- She works at a concession in the amusement park every summer.
- We bought popcorn and soda at the concession during the movie.
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