01 n. A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission; accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince.
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A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission; accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince.“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.
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Admission to sexual intercourse.“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.]“I, from the influence of thy looks, receive Access in every virtue.” — Milton.
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An onset, attack, or fit of disease.“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]