A coming to; near approach; admittance; admission, as to gain access to a prince.

Approach, or the way by which a thing may be approached; as, the access is by a neck of land.

Means of approach; liberty to approach; implying previous obstacles. By whom also we have access by faith. Romans 5: .

Admission to sexual intercourse. During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown.

Addition; increase by something added; as an access of territory; but in this sense accession is more generally used.

The return of a fit or paroxysm of disease, or fever. In this sense accession is generally used.