Definition

A thing that is granted or admitted, often in response to demands or as part of an agreement.

Example

The company made a concession to the workers by agreeing to a pay raise.

Conversation

Did you hear about the concession they made in the negotiations?

Yeah, I read about that! It seems like a big step forward.

I wonder how that will affect the final deal.

Hopefully, it will lead to a better agreement for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Concession → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "cedere" (meaning to yield or go). The word describes the act of yielding or giving something up in agreement or compromise, often in a negotiation context.

Memory Tip

Think of coming 'together' ('con-') to 'yield' ('cedere') something in a negotiation — that's what concession means.

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