verb
accede
Take up a position of power or authority.
The princess accedes to the throne after her father's death.
Etymology
Latin ad- and cedere combine the ideas of moving toward or coming to. In this use, what someone comes to is a position of authority, especially a throne or other high office.
More examples
- He acceded to office during a difficult transition.
- The ceremony marks her acceding to royal authority.
- The new monarch will accede before the coronation occurs.
Forms
accede · accedes · acceded · acceding