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   Access , n. [F. accès, L. accessus, fr. accedere. See Accede.]
   A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission; accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince.
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   I did repel his letters, and denied
   His access to me.
   Shak.
   
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   The means, place, or way by which a thing may be approached; passage way; as, the access is by a neck of land. “All access was thronged.”
   Milton.
   
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   Admission to sexual intercourse.
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   During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown.
   Blackstone.
   
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   Increase by something added; addition; as, an access of territory. [In this sense accession is more generally used.]
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   I, from the influence of thy looks, receive
   Access in every virtue.
   Milton.
   
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   An onset, attack, or fit of disease.
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   The first access looked like an apoplexy.
   Burnet.
   
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   A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury. [A Gallicism]
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