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acceptation
[ ak-sep-tey-shuhn ]
/ ˌæk sɛpˈteɪ ʃən /
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noun
the usual or accepted meaning of a word, phrase, etc.
favorable regard; approval.
belief; acceptance as true or valid.
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British Dictionary definitions for acceptation
acceptation
/ (ˌæksɛpˈteɪʃən) /
noun
the accepted meaning, as of a word, phrase, etc
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