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accede verb (acceded, acceding) intrans (often accede to something) 1 to take office, especially (as accede to the throne) to become king or queen. 2 to agree • accede to the proposal. 3 to join with others in a formal agreement.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: from Latin accedere to go near.

accede to

PLAIN ENGLISH alternatives in sense 2 are agree to, grant, allow.