acceptancy

American

[ak-sep-tuhn-see] / ækˈsɛp tən si /

noun

the act of accepting; acceptance.
a willingness to accept or receive; receptiveness.

Etymology

Origin of acceptancy

First recorded in 1855–60; accept + -ancy

Example Sentences

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He comes up here very often, where he is a great favourite 451 with my ladies, and sings me “the melancholy airs of my native land” with much acceptancy.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) by Lang, Andrew

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