Synonyms for concession
kənˈsɛʃ əncon·ces·sion

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1. concession, grantnoun

   a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

   "he got the beer concession at the ball park"

   Synonyms:
   subsidisation, yielding, conceding, grant, assignment, subsidization

2. concession, conceding, yieldingnoun

   the act of conceding or yielding

   Synonyms:
   yielding, conceding, grant, surrender, giving up

3. concessionnoun

   a point conceded or yielded

   "they won all the concessions they asked for"

   Synonyms:
   yielding, conceding, grant

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1. • Agreement
   • Assent
   • Contract

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1. concessionnoun

   Synonyms:
   yielding

2. concessionnoun

   Synonyms:
   grant, boon

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1. List of paraphrases for "concession":

   granting, grant, concessions, concessionaire, concessionary, dealership, lease, franchise, imtiaz, preferential, tenure, privilege, excellence, awarding, relief

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1. Jack Rakove:

   The 3/5 clause was always seen as a concession to the slave states, not some kind of punishment or restriction. Slaves were not citizens or legal persons in any sense of the term ; they would never enjoy political representation in any form.

2. Aaron Fischer:

   We believe it's in the very best interests of the concession holders to demonstrate to the government the significant investment they are making to help diversify the economy towards other forms of entertainment such as theatre and cultural activities, these investments should translate into approval for around 400 gaming tables...reasonable considering the capital expenditure investment of between $2.5-4 billion being made by each of the operators.

3. Janusz Jakimowicz:

   We hope to apply for the extraction concession next year.

4. Al Gore:

   For the sake of our unity as a people and the strength of our democracy, I offer my concession, i also accept my responsibility, which I will discharge unconditionally, to honor the new president-elect and do everything possible to help him bring Americans together in fulfillment of the great vision that our Declaration of Independence defines and that our Constitution affirms and defends.

5. Henry Clay:

   All legislation, all government, all society is founded upon the principle of mutual concession, politeness, comity, courtesy upon these everything is based...Let him who elevates himself above humanity, above its weaknesses, its infirmities, its wants, its necessities, say, if he pleases, I will never compromise but let no one who is not above the frailties of our common nature disdain compromises.