accedence to a treaty

  • 1accede — accedence, n. acceder, n. /ak seed /, v.i., acceded, acceding. 1. to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree; assent; to accede to a request; to accede to the terms of a contract. 2. to attain or assume an office, title, or dignity; succeed… …

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  • 2accede — /əkˈsid / (say uhk seed) verb (i) (acceded, acceding) 1. to give consent; agree; yield: *The TAB has agreed to abide by the Industrial Relations Commission ruling and accede to union demands –sunday herald sun, 1992. 2. to come, as to an office… …

  • 3accede — [ak sēd′] vi. acceded, acceding [L accedere < ad , to + cedere, to go: see CEDE] 1. to enter upon the duties (of an office); attain (to) 2. to give assent; give in; agree (to) 3. to become a party (to a treaty) between nations SYN. CONSENT… …

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