concessionary

con·ces·sion  (kn-sshn)

n.

1. The act of conceding.

2.

a. Something, such as a point previously claimed in argument, that is later conceded.

b. An acknowledgment or admission.

3. A grant of a tract of land made by a government or other controlling authority in return for stipulated services or a promise that the land will be used for a specific purpose.

4.

a. The privilege of maintaining a subsidiary business within certain premises.

b. The space allotted for such a business.

c. The business itself: had an ice-cream concession in the subway station.

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[Middle English, from Latin concessi, concessin-, from concessus, past participle of concdere, to concede; see concede.]

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con·cession·al adj.

con·cession·ary (-ssh-nr) adj.

Translations

concessionary [kənˈsɛʃənərɪ] adj [ticket, fare] → con descuento, a precio reducido

concessionary [kənˈsɛʃənrɪ] adj [ticket, fare] → à tarif réduit

concessionary [kənˈsɛʃənrɪ] concession adj → ermäßigt

concessionary [kənˈsɛʃənərɪ] adj [ticket, fare] → a prezzo ridotto