acceptancy

[ ak-sep-tuh n-see ]
/ ækˈsɛp tən si /

noun, plural ac·cept·an·cies.

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

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Origin of acceptancy

First recorded in 1855–60; accept + -ancy

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Example sentences from the Web for acceptancy

  • You know I have no fresh first devotion to offer you, I have not even a heart swept and garnished for your acceptancy.

    Miss Hildreth, Volume 2 of 3|Augusta de Grasse Stevens