[ac.cede] vi ac.ced.ed ; ac.ced.ing [ME, fr. L accedere to go to, be added, fr. ad- + cedere to go] (15c) 1 a: to become a party (as to an agreement) b: to express approval or give consent: give in to a request or demand
2. archaic: approach
3: to enter upon an office or position syn see assent