accession
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8.1
- noun
- /ækˈsɛʃən/
- Formal
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asunción
- He is a king of which England can be proud and there is very much celebration at his accession to the throne in 1509.
- accession to the throne
- accession to power
- accession to office
Examples
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There was great celebration in the kingdom following the young prince's accession to the throne.
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In fact, following his accession to the papacy, relations between the Vatican and Germany became less fraught.
Academic text (2010) -
Following her accession at Hatfield, Elizabeth makes her way to London.
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President Ben Ali has sustained the commitment to economic reform and growth since his accession to power in 1987.
Academic text (2002) -
With the collapse of the Tsarist regime and the accession to power of the Bolsheviks, however, Russia's troops abandoned the eastern front.
Academic text (2017) -
The formal ceremony for her accession to the position of president was attended by dignitaries from around the world.
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His accession to power marked a new era of reform and development in the country.
Synonyms
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5.3
A ceremony where people place a crown on a new king or queen to show official power
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9.0
A formal ceremony that places a new king or queen on the throne
A formal ceremony where officials place a new king or queen on the throne
Antonyms
How Powerful
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Morphology
Etymology
Accession comes from the Latin accedere meaning 'to come to', so a ruler's accession is their 'coming to' the throne or to power and rule.