Accedence

ac·cede  (k-sd)

intr.v. ac·ced·ed, ac·ced·ing, ac·cedes

1. To give one's consent, often at the insistence of another; concede. See Synonyms at assent.

2. To arrive at or come into an office or dignity: accede to the throne.

3. To become a party to an agreement or treaty.

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[Middle English acceden, to come near, from Latin accdere, to go near : ad-, ad- + cdere, to go; see ked- in Indo-European roots.]

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ac·cedence (-sdns) n.

ac·ceder n.