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accession

accession

2 7.9
The right to become a member of an organization
  • noun
  • /ækˈsɛʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : adhesión
  • Preparations for its WTO accession brought about fundamental reforms in Saudi Arabia's tariff structure for imports.
  • WTO accession
  • accession to NAFTA
  • accession to the EU

And the quid for the quo was that he supported their accession to NATO the following year.

Examples

  • There can be little doubt that China's WTO accession inspired the dramatic changes that have occurred in the country.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The WTO's accession terms have been so demanding that critics have called them unfair.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The President has announced that with the accession to the OECD, the public consciousness should be raised accordingly.

    Default (2014)

  • But each of these three nations has changed dramatically in the context of WTO accession.

    Academic text (2008)

  • In Turkey, the AKP-led government would continue democratic reforms, bringing the country closer to EU accession.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Still, Saudi Arabia's accession to the WTO was not easy.

    Academic text (2008)

  • There was a U.S. presidential commitment, a national commitment, promptly to negotiate the accession of Chile to NAFTA.

    Academic text (1997)

  • The new members were celebrating their accession to the renowned international organization.

  • With her accession to the university, she gained the privilege to use the library's extensive resources.

  • The company's accession to the industry standard allowed it to expand its market reach significantly.

Synonyms

access
vsaccession
∞ 2.6

The right to enter and use something like a building or online service

is the right or opportunity specifically for joining institutions rather than general use
admission
vsaccession
149 3.4

Permission to enter a place or organization, often after a decision

is the right or opportunity to join rather than focusing on the process
admittance
vsaccession
14 5.3

Permission to enter a place or join a group

is the right or opportunity to join rather than the act of allowing

Antonyms

exclusion
64 4.2

A situation when someone is not allowed to join or take part in a group

denial
61 2.8

Refusing a request or saying something is not true

Surface Forms

accession singular
accessions plural

Morphology

accession = access (semi-transparent) = ac + cess + ion

The word 'accession' is derived from 'access', but the specific meaning related to joining an institution is not entirely predictable.

Etymology

Accession comes from the Latin accedere meaning 'to come to' or 'approach', and it shares the idea behind access ('a way in'). So an accession in this sense is the right or chance to 'come into' or join a place or group.