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.
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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
The change in Isadore had been more concrete than the acceptation of a new outlook on life.
From Comrade Yetta by Edwards, Albert
The meaning in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received; as, term is to be used according to its usual acceptation.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
He was not looking at her, and so noticed nothing of the spasm of pain which for a second convulsed her face at his literal acceptation of her prayer.
From Miranda of the Balcony A Story by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodle)
Putney Bridge, Hammersmith Suspension Bridge, Barnes Railway Bridge, and Kew Bridge, may or may not be included in this series, according to the acceptation of the indefinite word ‘Metropolis.’
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
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