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accession

/ækˈseʃn/noun

उच्चारण ऐक्सेशन

सिंहासनारोहण, पदग्रहण

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  1. 1

    [U] ~ (to sth)

    the act of becoming a ruler of a country; the act of starting to hold a position of power

    सिंहासनारोहण, पदग्रहण

    • Akbar's accession to the throne in 1556
    • The anniversary of the queen's accession was celebrated with a parade.
    • Her accession to the throne was marked by a grand ceremony.
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    • Historians study the events that followed the king's accession.
    • The prince's accession came after the death of his father.

    Synonyms succession inheritance assumption elevation enthronement

    Opposite abdication resignation deposition

  2. 2

    [U] ~ (to sth)

    the act of a country joining an international organization or agreement

    (संगठन में) प्रवेश, शामिल होना

    • the Instrument of Accession
    • The accession of the new member to the treaty was welcomed by all.
    • The accession of the state to the Union took place in 1947.
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    • Negotiations led to the accession of three new members to the trade group.
    • Accession to the treaty required the approval of Parliament.

    Synonyms joining admission entry assent agreement

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ac·ces·sion

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Keep apart accession (gaining power) and succession (taking over a position after somebody).

Accession (सत्ता पाना) और succession (किसी के बाद पद संभालना) को अलग रखिए।

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The Instrument of Accession was signed by princely states to join India in 1947; Maharaja Hari Singh signed it for Jammu and Kashmir on 26 October 1947; Akbar's accession to the throne was in 1556 after Humayun's death.

अक्सर पूछा जाता है: Instrument of Accession पर रियासतों ने 1947 में भारत में शामिल होने के लिए हस्ताक्षर किए; महाराजा हरि सिंह ने जम्मू-कश्मीर के लिए 26 अक्टूबर 1947 को हस्ताक्षर किए; अकबर का सिंहासनारोहण हुमायूँ की मृत्यु के बाद 1556 में हुआ।