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.

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 …

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 …

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 meaning: 1 : the act of conceding something: such as; 2 : the act of giving up something or doing something in order to reach agreement

The noun concession comes in handy in negotiations — between countries, political parties, or even parents and their kids. Want a raise in your allowance? You may have to agree to do more chores as …

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