concession

noun  C1
Plain meaning

something given or allowed to reach agreement

Exam-register meaning

In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss something given or allowed to reach agreement in a more precise way.

In context
naturalThe article discussed concession during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that make a concession can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
make a concessionmajor concessiontax concession
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “make a concession”.
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