definition of
[accede]

[1] #1 accede v. [submit, bow, defer, give in] yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure". wn

[2] #2 accede v. [enter] take on duties or office; "accede to the throne". wn

[3] #3 accede v. [assent, acquiesce] to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore". wn