Accede
/əkˈsiːd/noun
To agree to a request or demand.
Did you know?The term "accede" has its roots in ancient treaties, where one party would 'give way' to another's authority, hinting at the power dynamics in agreements.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
accedere
“to approach, to give way, to yield”
Old French
Old French
acceder
“to agree, to consent”
Middle English
Middle English
accede
“to yield or agree to something”
Modern English
English
accede
“to agree or consent, particularly in a formal context”