noun
accession
Attainment of an office, throne, or rank.
The new ruler's accession begins a period of political uncertainty.
Etymology
Latin accessio expressed approaching or being added. In this use, the approach is to a position of authority: accession names the act of entering the office or rank.
More examples
- The museum marks the queen's accession with an exhibition.
- His accession to office surprised the opposition.
- The historian compares two disputed royal accessions.
Forms
accession · accessions
Similar words
- succession
- Emphasizes following or replacing a previous officeholder.
- coronation
- The crowning ceremony, which may occur after accession.