What is Concede in debate?
debate term
To explicitly agree an opponent’s argument is true, often by dropping it.
Conceding an argument means accepting it for the rest of the round. Sometimes that’s strategic (kicking a losing contention) and sometimes it’s accidental (dropping it without an answer). Dropped offense is treated as conceded. In summary and final focus, point out concessions clearly: name the argument, say that it was dropped, and explain why it decides the ballot.