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concessionary
con·ces·sion C0546600 (kən-sĕsh′ən)n.1. The act of conceding.2. a. Something, such as a point previously claimed in argument, that is later conceded.b. An acknowledgment or admission.3. A grant of a tract of land made by a government or other controlling authority in return for stipulated services or a promise that the land will be used for a specific purpose.4. a. The privilege of maintaining a subsidiary business within certain premises.b. The space allotted for such a business.c. The business itself: There was an ice cream concession in the subway station.d. A snack, drink, or other food sold at a concession: bought concessions at halftime. [Middle English, from Latin concessiō, concessiōn-, from concessus, past participle of concēdere, to concede; see concede.] con·ces′sion·al adj.con·ces′sion·ar′y (-sĕsh′ə-nĕr′ē) adj.concessionary (kənˈsɛʃənərɪ) adj (Commerce) Also: concessional of, granted, or obtained by a concessionn, pl -aries another word for concessionaireTranslationsEncyclopediaSeeconcessionLegalSeeConcession |