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| allowance |
a concession based on special circumstances. [1/3 definitions] |
| compromise |
a settlement of differences by partial concession of demands by each party, or the result of such a settlement. [2/7 definitions] |
| concessionaire |
one who has been granted or operates a concession. |
| concessionary |
of, pertaining to, or in the nature of a concession. [2 definitions] |
| concessive |
of some words, such as "though," expressing concession. [1/2 definitions] |
| giveback |
a reduction in workers' salaries, benefits, or rights agreed to by a union during labor negotiations in exchange for some other concession by management or in recognition of depressed economic conditions. |
| squeeze play |
(informal) the tactic of exerting pressure to achieve a goal or obtain a concession. [1/2 definitions] |
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