acceptation

American  

[ak-sep-tey-shuhn] / ˌæk sɛpˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the usual or accepted meaning of a word, phrase, etc.

2. favorable regard; approval.

3. belief; acceptance as true or valid.

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acceptation British  

/ ˌæksɛpˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the accepted meaning, as of a word, phrase, etc

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Other Word Forms

• nonacceptation noun

Etymology

Origin of acceptation

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French. See accept, -ation

Example Sentences

In the general acceptation of the term, that implies a criminal accusation by the government.

From Time Magazine Archive

Such, however, in its most usual acceptation, Madame Swetchine never was: she never mingled in the light brilliant world; but she did form the centre of attraction to a large circle she had her salon.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

Here the Catholic acceptation of a realization of the essence of the Church, historically manifested, would appear to be directly excluded.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

Some things… are notwithstanding of so great dignity and acceptation with God.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

George Eliot was truly religious, though perhaps not a Christian in the common acceptation.

From Miss Ellis's Mission by Smith, Mary P. Wells