a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group); the art collection grew through accession'

(civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement

something added to what you already have; the librarian shelved the new accessions; he was a new addition to the staff

[ Syn: addition ]

agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly); accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent; assenting to the Congressional determination

[ Syn: assenting ]

the right to enter

[ Syn: entree , access , admission , admittance ]

the act of attaining or gaining access to a new office or right or position (especially the throne); Elizabeths accession in 1558

[ Syn: rise to power ]

make a record of additions to a collection, such as a library