Michael Wolff

Curiously, many Democrats have acceded to Clintonism not because of their cold practicality and political professionalism, but because the Clintons are the sworn enemy of the right. The Clintons, in other words, while hardly being left, have been defined as the opposite of being right - the enemy of my enemy being my friend.

American Author

Octavio Paz

In order for sensation to accede to the objectivity of things, it must itself be changed into a thing. The agent of change is language: the sensations are turned into verbal objects.

Mexican Poet

Charles Duhigg

Lawmakers in both political parties have often acceded to unions' requests to avoid political confrontations or to curry favor. They have pushed difficult choices into the future.

American Journalist

Antonin Scalia

Why can't the state accede to the public's wishes?

American Judge

Used when someone gives in to demands during a negotiation or discussion.

Negotiation Outcome

May imply a party has agreed but with some reluctance or after resistance.

Reluctant Agreement

Shows that agreement was reached after some time, not immediately.

Eventual Consent

Often used to describe a smooth and expected transition to a leadership role.

Leadership Transition

Referring to someone's right by birth to take on an official role, often royalty.

Hereditary Implications

Entering an organization formally, with a clear administrative or legal process involved.

Official Membership

Shows a country's strategic choice to align with certain international communities or bodies.

Diplomatic Choice

Joining an organization often involves multiple steps or requirements to be fulfilled.

Multistep Process

 that you would accede to the ranks of the French aristocracy. But the point is, it doesn't feel that way. It's made to feel, by magazines and other media outlets, that if you've got energy, a few bright ideas about technology, a garage -- you, too, could start a major thing.

Accede

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Reluctant Agreement

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