01 n. The act of receding or withdrawing, as from a place, a claim, or a demand.
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The act of receding or withdrawing, as from a place, a claim, or a demand.“Mercy may rejoice upon the recessions of justice.” — Jer. Taylor.
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A period during which economic activity, as measured by gross domestic product, declines for at least two quarters in a row in a specific country. If the decline is severe and long, such as greater than ten percent, it may be termed a depression.(Economics)
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A procession in which people leave a ceremony, such as at a religious service.