👑accession

noun
/əkˈsɛʃən/

Meaning

the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty

Example Sentences

The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.

Synonyms

attainment, assumption, inauguration, acceptance, rise

Antonyms

abdication, resignation

Collocations

accession to power, accession treaty, accession ceremony

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