Took office (7)
I believe the answer is:
acceded
(Other definitions for acceded that I've seen before include "Yielded to another's wishes" , "Consented to" , "Assented" , "Agreed to demand" , "'Agreed, acquiesced (7)'" .)
I believe the answer is:
acceded
(Other definitions for acceded that I've seen before include "Yielded to another's wishes" , "Consented to" , "Assented" , "Agreed to demand" , "'Agreed, acquiesced (7)'" .)