acceptance (əkˈsɛptəns
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of accepting or the state of being accepted or acceptable
- favourable reception; approval
- (often foll by of) belief (in) or assent (to)
- business
- a formal agreement by a debtor to pay a draft, bill, etc
- the document so accepted Compare bank acceptance
- (plural) Australian New Zealand a list of horses accepted as starters in a race
- contract law words or conduct by which a person signifies his assent to the terms and conditions of an offer or agreement
Synonyms
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acknowledgement,
agreement,
belief,
approval,
recognition,
admission,
consent,
consensus,
adoption,
affirmation,
assent,
credence,
accession,
approbation,
concurrence,
accedence,
stamp or seal of approval
Usage examples
Her comprehension of the magical plane, her acceptance of it, was too far outside the range of normal parental behaviour.
, THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: The Sangreal Trilogy One (2004)By using this Site, you indicate your acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
Maxim (2005)Louise's childhood friendship with Abel is characterized by her pursuit of him and his tolerance or acceptance of her.
Globe and Mail (2003)The technical arguments against our passive acceptance of speed cameras are relatively familiar.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Such an acceptance of community responsibility for alcoholism is rare.
, BEYOND FEAR (2002)