What does concessionary mean?
Concessionary means one who owns a concession or a franchise.
Concessionary
/kənˈsɛʃəˌnɛɹi/ · noun
Meaning
one who owns a concession or a franchise.
Definitions by Sense
- one who owns a concession or a franchise
- relating to concessions or franchises
- making concessions or compromises
Example Sentences
1890, Benjamin Harrison, State of the Union Address That Government seized the Delagoa Bay Railway, which was constructed under a concession granted to an American citizen, and at the same time annulled the charter. The concessionary, who had embarked his fortune in the enterprise, having exhausted other means of redress, was compelled to invoke the protection of his Government.
I observe indeed a party in the State whose rule it is to consent to no change, until it is clamorously called for, and then instantly to yield; but those are Concessionary, not Conservative principles.
Synonyms for concessionary
Antonyms for concessionary
Related Words
Word Forms
- concessionaries
- more concessionary
- most concessionary
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for concessionary?
Common synonyms include concessionaire, concessioner.
What is the opposite of concessionary?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use concessionary in a sentence?
1890, Benjamin Harrison, State of the Union Address That Government seized the Delagoa Bay Railway, which was constructed under a concession granted to an American citizen, and at the same time annulled the charter. The concessionary, who had embarked his fortune in the enterprise, having exhausted other means of redress, was compelled to invoke the protection of his Government.
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