acceptation
Americannoun
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the usual or accepted meaning of a word, phrase, etc.
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favorable regard; approval.
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belief; acceptance as true or valid.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of acceptation
1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French. See accept, -ation
Example Sentences
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In the general acceptation of the term, that implies a criminal accusation by the government.
From Time Magazine Archive
Whatever the motive, however, the conduct of the person accepting it alters in accordance with its acceptation.
From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams, C. M.
It would be difficult to define self-denial according to the ordinary acceptation of the term.
From Doctrine of the Will by Mahan, Asa
I am… necessitated to use the word Parliament improperly, according to the abusive acceptation thereof.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
My words, in common acceptation, Could never give this provocation.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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