[ac.ces.sion] n (1588) 1 a: increase by something added b: acquisition of additional property (as by growth or increase of existing property)
2: something added: acquisition
3: the act of assenting or agreeing
4. a: the act of becoming joined: adherence b: the act by which one nation becomes party to an agreement already in force between other powers
5. a: an act of coming near or to: approach, admittance b: the act of coming to high office or a position of honor or power
6: a sudden fit or outburst: access -- ac.ces.sion.al adj
[2]accession vt (1892): to record in order of acquisition