noun

concession

kun-SESH-un/kənˈseʃn/

Something granted in response to a request or negotiation.

One negotiator makes a concession by moving a boundary marker toward the proposed compromise.

Two negotiating adults move their proposed boundary markers toward compromise and shake hands, one yields some ground, small tabletop property model.

Etymology

conLatinperhaps adds emphasis

+cessLatingo, yield, give way

+ionLatinact or result

“Give way,” with con- perhaps adding emphasis, became yielding in argument or negotiation. A concession came to mean not just the act of yielding but the particular thing or point granted.

In context

The Global Stage1:49

Sometimes giving up a small point early creates leverage later. This is known as strategic concession.

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More examples

Neither side will make concessions on worker safety.
As a concession to neighbors, the cafe closes at ten.
The city grants her a concession to sell food in the park.

Forms

concession · concessions

concede verb — To grant something or admit its truth.

Similar words

compromise: Usually involves both sides giving something up to agree.
allowance: Permits an exception rather than yielding a negotiated point.