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Definition of “acceptance

acceptance (əkˈsɛptənsPronunciation for acceptance

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of accepting or the state of being accepted or acceptable
  2. favourable reception; approval
  3. (often foll by of) belief (in) or assent (to)
  4. business 
    1. a formal agreement by a debtor to pay a draft, bill, etc
    2. the document so accepted Compare bank acceptance
  5. (plural) Australian New Zealand a list of horses accepted as starters in a race
  6. contract law words or conduct by which a person signifies his assent to the terms and conditions of an offer or agreement

Usage examples

  • Her comprehension of the magical plane, her acceptance of it, was too far outside the range of normal parental behaviour.
    Amanda Hemingway, 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.
    Dorothy Rowe, BEYOND FEAR (2002)

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