accession

Definitions

The attainment or acquisition of a position, rank, or power.

The formal process of joining an institution, organization, or international agreement.

The act of recording or adding a new item to a library, museum, or collection.

Examples

The queen's accession to the throne was marked by a grand ceremony in the capital.

The library recently announced the accession of several rare manuscripts to its historical collection.

Synonyms

succession attainment acquisition addition elevation installation acceptance

Antonyms

resignation abdication departure removal loss withdrawal rejection