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accession (noun)

Accession refers to the formal act of attaining a position of high rank or power, such as a monarch taking the throne. It also describes the process of a country joining an international organization or the addition of a new item to a collection, like in a library or museum.

💬 Example

"The museum's latest accession is a rare landscape painting by a local 19th-century artist."

💡 Memory Tip

Accession = Access + Ion. When you get 'Access' to the 'Throne' (or a group), it is your 'Accession'.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
attainment induction acquisition succession addition
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'accession' instead of 'access'. → I have access to the library.

Saying 'accession of the throne'. → Accession to the throne.

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