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acceptance
acceptance
/əkˈsɛptəns/
noun
(
)
The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
(
credence
,
acceptance
)
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
He gave credence to the gossip
he gave credence to the gossip
Acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
(
)
The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
(
acceptation
,
espousal
,
adoption
,
acceptance
)
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Its adoption by society
its adoption by society
The proposal found wide acceptance
the proposal found wide acceptance
(
)
(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
(
acceptance
)
(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
(
)
The state of being acceptable and accepted
(
acceptance
)
the state of being acceptable and accepted
Torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
The act of taking something that is offered
(
acceptance
)
the act of taking something that is offered
Her acceptance of the gift encouraged him
her acceptance of the gift encouraged him
He anticipated their acceptance of his offer
he anticipated their acceptance of his offer
A disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
(
acceptance
,
sufferance
,
toleration
)
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
All people should practice toleration and live together in peace
all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
(banking) a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
(
acceptance
,
banker's acceptance
)
(banking) a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
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