Concession
GRE glossary · Verbal Reasoning
Definition
A deliberate acknowledgment that part of an opposing position has merit.
Concession in plain English
Grant the part of the opposing view that is genuinely persuasive, then explain why it does not control the final judgment. This creates nuance without surrendering the thesis.
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