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concessionary

/kɑnˈsɛʃənəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does concessionary mean?

adjective

Giving in or yielding to a demand or request, often reluctantly; willing to make a concession.

Example

"The company made a concessionary offer to the union, hoping to avoid a strike."

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