Concession carries two very distinct meanings in English. It is commonly used to indicate something that has been conceded (as when the politician who loses a race gives a concession speech, or when …

CONCESSION definition: 1. something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of…. Learn more.

CONCESSION definition: the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument. See examples of concession used in a sentence.

If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict. The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his …

Concession (contract) (sometimes called a concession agreement), a contractual right to carry on a certain kind of business or activity in an area, such as to explore or develop its natural resources or …

Dec 25, 2025 · (chiefly US, usually in the plural) An item sold within a concession (see above) or from a concessions stand. (chiefly UK) A person eligible for a concession price (see above).

concession is one of the 5,000 most common words in modern written English. It is similar in frequency to words like clergy, dictionary, innovative, irregular, and sheer.