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