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concession

/kənˈseʃən/  ·  say it: kuhn·SESH·uhn

a point yielded in an argument

In Debate & Persuasion

In more detail

1. (noun) the act of admitting that something is true or that someone else is right, even if you don't want to

2. (noun) permission given by an authority or government to do something, or the right to use land or resources

3. (noun) a shop or business that operates in a larger place, like a restaurant in a theater or a store in an airport

Examples

• He made a concession and agreed to her plan.
• The government granted mining concessions to several companies.
• The airport has various food concessions throughout the terminals.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

caveat, proviso, stipulation, compromise, mediate, arbitrate