Concede
/kən-ˈsiːd/
Definitions
- (v.) To admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly, as true or valid.
The defendant conceded that the documents were authentic.
- (v.) To yield or grant, typically in a legal or formal context, such as conceding a point or claim.
The party conceded the argument during the settlement negotiations.
Forms
- concedes
- conceded
- conceding
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to signal acceptance of a fact or point without dispute; care should be taken to specify what exactly is conceded.
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