access

ACCESS', noun [Latin accessus, from accedo. See Accede.] 1. A coming to; near approach; admittance; admission, as to gain access to a prince. 2. Approach, or the way by which a thing may be approached; as, the access is by a neck of land. 3. Means of approach; liberty to approach; implying previous obstacles. By whom also we have access by faith. Romans 5:2. 4. Admission to sexual intercourse. During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown. 5. Addition; increase by something added; as an access of territory; but in this sense accession is more generally used. 6. The return of a fit or paroxysm of disease, or fever. In this sense accession is generally used.