conceded

[kuhn-see-did] / kənˈsi dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

permitted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable allowable allowed approved authorized licensed sanctioned

STRONG

accorded chartered consented favored legalized let okay tolerated

Antonyms

WEAK

denied prohibited refused unacceptable

ADVERB

legally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constitutionally justly lawfully legitimately

WEAK

admittedly allowably authorized by law enforceably juridically licitly permissibly rightfully warranted

Antonyms

WEAK

illegally illicitly unlawfully

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Bangladesh's largest Islamist party conceded defeat in elections on Saturday, despite earlier alleging problems with the vote count, clearing the way for nationalist leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister.

From Barron's

Chief Louvre architect Francois Chatillon conceded in front of MPs in November that the building was "not in a good state".

From Barron's

Saliba is a key part of this Arsenal side and his partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes is a big reason why they have conceded just 18 goals in the league this season.

From BBC

Brook also backed leading pace bowler Jofra Archer, who conceded 48 runs from his four overs after being hit for 42 in the win over Nepal on Sunday.

From BBC

Wood conceded 14 runs from the 19th over against Nepal on Sunday in taking 1-31 from three overs.

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